I believe that 60-day IL becomes available on 2/15 when pitchers and catchers report.
As there is typically a lag of several days from reports that Player X “to sign with” a club and the later “official” club-announced signing, we’re getting close to a date when another FA might reportedly come to an agreement with Cubs without Cubs having to DFA a current 40-man player. So, that’s a good thing.
Thanks, reb. Yeah, at this point it would be unwise to formally/administratively finalize a deal prior to the 60-day date. I wonder if Hoyer has a deal (or more) all done and ready, just waiting for that date?