CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 21: President Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs presents a jersey to Dansby Swanson.

Source: https://fansided.com/2023/01/29/cubs-rumors-3-offseason-decisions/

Cubs President Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office felt the timing was right for the team and Mervis.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/05/06/this-is-always-where-ive-expected-myself-matt-mervis-journey-to-wrigley-field-highlights-the-chicago-cubs-renewed-depth/

"I can tell you that we have interest in both guys, in keeping them long-term," Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said in January.

Source: https://www.dailyherald.com/sports/20230327/report-cubs-hoerner-agree-on-three-year-35-million-contract-extension

Jed Hoyer tried to deflect some of the blame manager David Ross has been receiving for the Cubs’ bullpen woes.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2023/5/23/23735346/cubs-president-jed-hoyer-bullpen-construction-put-rossy-tough-spot-david-ross-michael-fulmer