Free Agent Price Tag Projections on Outgoing Cubs Free Agents

Bleacher Nation's Brett Taylor compiled consensus contract projections from FanGraphs, MLB Trade Rumors, ESPN, and The Athletic for several outgoing Chicago Cubs free agents. The analysis evaluates potential market values and free agency scenarios for Seiya Suzuki, Ian Happ, Clay Holmes, Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, David Peterson, and Carson Kelly.

According to the aggregated figures, Suzuki leads the group with an average projected AAV of $24.9 million on four-year estimates. Taylor argues that the Cubs should have strong incentive to re-sign Suzuki if his market falls under $100 million, while expressing doubt that Chicago will match projected two-year, $20 million valuations for Kelly.