As trade speculation around Cubs outfielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki intensified Wednesday at the Winter Meetings in Dallas, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer struck a more even-keeled approach in addressing the topic.

As the Cubs have a logjam in their outfield, a new avenue has emerged that could potentially clear room to give promising players in their farm system an opportunity.

DALLAS — Agent Joel Wolfe spoke to the media at the Winter Meetings on Tuesday and among the topics of concern were his client, Cubs right fielder/DH Seiya Suzuki. Recently, Suzuki has had his name circulated in trade rumors. Wolfe confirmed those rumors and said he’s been in recent contact with Cubs team president Jed Hoyer.