4 Cubs players who should survive the offseason but enter 2027 with everything to prove

Cubbies Crib writer Jordan Campbell highlights four Chicago Cubs players who are expected to remain with the team through the offseason but face critical 2027 campaigns. Following comments from Cubs executive Jed Hoyer about forthcoming roster changes, Campbell argues that internal improvements from returning players will ultimately dictate the club's future success.

The four highlighted players are pitchers Edward Cabrera and Ben Brown, catcher Miguel Amaya, and first baseman Michael Busch. Campbell argues that Cabrera must rebound from a difficult first season, Brown needs to overcome persistent neck injuries, Amaya must solidify his role as the starting catcher, and Busch must regain his lost power to remain long-term fixtures.