Cubs president Theo Epstein

Cubs President Theo Epstein speaks Monday, April 8, 2019, before the home opener at Wrigley Field.

Cubs President Theo Epstein takes a call during spring training on Feb. 15, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.

Cubs president Theo Epstein during spring training on Feb. 15, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein talks to fans during the Cubs Convention on Jan 19, 2019, in Chicago.

Cubs President Theo Epstein speaks as the team reports to spring training on Feb. 12, 2019, in Mesa, Ariz.

Cubs President Theo Epstein answers reporters’ questions during a news conference at the Cubs executive offices on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.

Cubs President Theo Epstein answers reporters’ questions during a news conference at the Cubs executive offices on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.

Cubs President Theo Epstein answers reporters’ questions during a news conference at the Cubs executive offices on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018.

Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, speaks to reporters as the season ends Oct. 3, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

Theo Epstein, Cubs president of baseball operations, speaks to reporters as the season ends Oct. 3, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs President Theo Epstein stands in the dugout before a game against the Diamondbacks, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, in Phoenix.

Cubs President Theo Epstein talks with members of the press before the Cubs play the Brewers at Wrigley Field on Monday Sept. 10, 2018.

Cubs President Theo Epstein signs autographs before a game against the Padres on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Wrigley Field.

Cubs President Theo Epstein looks at Wrigley Field on Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018.

Cubs President Theo Epstein walks on the field after the Cubs home opener against the Pirates was canceled at Wrigley Field on Monday April, 9 2018.

Cubs president Theo Epstein watches Kyle Hendricks pitch during the first day of pitchers and catchers practice at Sloan Park on Feb. 14, 2018, in Mesa, Ariz.

Theo Epstein puts a jersey on newly signed Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish while attending a press conference at Sloan Park during Cubs spring training on Feb. 13, 2018.

Theo Epstein is introduced before a Q&A during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Chicago.

Theo Epstein looks at his phone on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018.

Cubs president Theo Epstein addresses the media at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017, just one day after the Cubs were eliminated from the playoffs in an NLCS Game 5 loss to the Dodgers.

Cubs president Theo Epstein, left, talks with manager Joe Maddon, right, as they watch batting practice before the start of Game 5 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals at Nationals Park on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and Cubs president Theo Epstein before Game 3 of the NLDS against the Nationals at Wrigley Field on Oct. 9, 2017.

Theo Epstein, center, celebrates with his team after the Cubs defeated the Nationals 9-8 in Game 5 to win the NLDS on Oct. 13, 2017.

Cubs team president Theo Epstein on Oct. 5, 2017, at Nationals Park before opening a National League Division Series against the Nationals.

Jake Arrieta talks to Theo Epstein as he works out on Oct. 7, 2017 before Game 2 of a National League Division Series playoff game against the Nationals.

Theo Epstein before the start of the game against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Sept., 26, 2017.

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein talks to reporters before a game against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.

Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano, left, shakes hands with Theo Epstein before a game against the Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2017.

Cubs president Theo Epstein, left, talks with the Padres’ Matt Szczur during warmups before a game in San Diego on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Theo Epstein, president of Baseball Operations for the Chicago Cubs, jokingly asks Yankees fans to exit Old Campus during his Class Day address at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. on May 21, 2017.

Yankees relief pitcher Aroldis Chapman shakes hands with Cubs President Theo Epstein before a game at Wrigley Field on Friday, May 5, 2017.

Cubs President Theo Epstein, right, stands with forme Red Sox player Pedro Martinez at Fenway Park in Boston before a game Saturday, April 29, 2017.

Cubs President Theo Epstein at Fenway Park for the first time since leaving the Red Sox organization on Friday, April 28, 2017 in Boston.

Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and Cubs Executive Vice-President and General Manager Jed Hoyer applaud and wave the crowd as members of the organization are presented with their 2016 World Championship rings before a game against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017.

Theo Epstein hands Joe Maddon his World Series ring before a game at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017.

Theo Epstein adjusts his World Series ring before a game at Wrigley Field on April 12, 2017.

Theo Epstein watches players practice during spring training on Feb. 22, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein heads to the Under Armour Performance Center on Feb. 13, 2017, in Mesa, Ariz.

Theo Epstein talks to media outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington on Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, following a ceremony in the East Room where President Barack Obama honored the team.

Theo Epstein and his wife Marie Whitney walk through the Hyatt Hotel before attending a farewell speech from President Barack Obama at McCormick Place on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Chicago.

Theo Epstein on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.

Theo Epstein speaks Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, as the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.

Theo Epstein carries the Commisioner’s Trophy on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 after the Cubs celebrate their World Series championship with a rally in Grant Park.

Theo Epstein waves to the crowd during the Cubs’ World Series victory parade on Nov. 4, 2016.

Theo Epstein cheers while playing catch with a football with fans outside of Wrigley Field the day after the Cubs won the World Series.

Theo Epstein sprays champagne on fans outside of Wrigley Field the day after the Cubs won the World Series.

Theo Epstein with a football at Wrigley Field, the day after the Cubs won the World Series.

Bill Murray celebrates in the Cubs clubhouse with Theo Epstein the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 1, 2016.

Theo Epstein celebrates after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

Theo Epstein holds The Commissioner’s Trophy after the Cubs won the World Series on Nov. 2, 2016.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein speaks with the media after a team workout out at Wrigley Field on Oct. 27, 2016, in advance of Game 3 of the World Series.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon, left, and Theo Epstein embrace after winning the NLCS at Wrigley Field on Oct. 22, 2016.

Theo Epstein celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Dodgers 5-0 in Game 6 of the NLCS to advance to the World Series on Oct. 22, 2016.

Theo Epstein on the field at Dodger Stadium before Game 3 of the NLCs on Oct. 18, 2016.

Theo Epstein, Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations celebrates in the clubhouse after the Cubs defeated the San Francisco Giants to win the National League Division Series game four at AT&T Park 11 October 2016.

Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein on Oct. 7, 2016 before Game 1 of a National League Division Series at Wrigley Field.

Theo Epstein and family ride with this ground crew as Cubs celebrate their National League Central division title on Sept. 16, 2016 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs president for baseball operations Theo Epstein, left, General Manager Jed Hoyer, center, and club chairman Tom Ricketts at Wrigley Field on Sept. 23, 2016.

Cubs President Theo Epstein, center, wears a fake mustache in the Wrigley bleachers with Jed Hoyer, Jason McLeod and other front office staff on Sept. 16, 2016.

Theo Epstein talks with Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh before the game against the White Sox on July 27, 2016, at Wrigley Field.

Theo Epstein talks with reporters before the Wrigley opener against the Reds on April 11, 2016.

Theo Epstein and Cubs manager Joe Maddon before the season opener against the Angels on April 4, 2016, in Anaheim, Calif.

Theo Epstein looks on prior to the Opening Day game against the Angels at Angel Stadium on April 4, 2016.

Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein holds one of two bear cubs during a spring training practice on March 25, 2016. The 10- to 12-week old cubs were brought in from Bearizona, a wildlife park, the latest tactic by manager Joe Maddon to keep spring training light before the workday begins.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein hugs Dexter Fowler during a surprise appearance at spring training in Sloan Park after Fowler agreed to a one-year contract on Feb. 25, 2016.

Theo Epstein talks with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts during spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 24, 2016.

Theo Epstein watches players practice during spring training at Sloan Park, Feb. 22, 2016.

Cubs President of baseball operations Theo Epstein, center, takes a selfie with fans during the 2016 Cubs Convention.

Theo Epstein (center) in attendance at a Bulls-Warriors game at the United Center on Jan. 20, 2016.

Cubs president Theo Epstein introduces new outfielder Jason Heyward at a press conference.

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer and team president Theo Epstein introduce new outfielder Jason Heyward at a press conference.

Theo Epstein arrives at Wrigley Field the day after the Cubs were swept in the NLCS by the Mets.

Theo Epstein watches batting practice before Game 3 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field against the Mets.

Theo Epstein watches the Cubs work out before their National League Championship Series against the Mets.

Theo Epstei and Jed Hoyer watch a workout before the Cubs face the Mets in the NLCS.

Cubs President Theo Epstein celebrates after the NLDS win over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field.

Cubs manager Joe Maddon talks to Theo Epstein during the batting practice before Game 3 against the Cardinals in the NLDS.

Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder and Theo Epstein talk in the dugout at Wrigley Field before Game 3 against the Cardinals.

Theo Epstein and Joe Maddon in the dugout before Game 3 of their National League Division Series.

Theo Epstein greets players and coaches following their team’s wild-card playoff win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Theo Epstein celebrates with Anthony Rizzo in the tunnel outside the Cubs locker room after a 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League wild card game.

Joe Maddon with Theo Epstein during a workout at PNC Park in preparation for the wild-card playoff game.

Cubs team president Theo Epstein stands soaked in champagne during the team celebration for clinching a wild-card playoff berth.

Theo Epstein talks with manager Joe Maddon before a game against the Miami Marlins at Wrigley Field.

Cubs President, Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, right, talks with Manager Joe Maddon during batting practice before a game at Wrigley.