4 former Cubs hitting free agency and their chances of returning to Chicago

Free-agent reunions are always popular ideas among Chicago Cubs fans, but they ofter are tough to map out.

By Jordan Campbell · Cubbies Crib

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Cubbies Crib analyzes the potential for four former Cubs players to return to Chicago in free agency.
Writer Jordan Campbell considers Sean Newcomb the most likely reunion candidate to boost the bullpen.
Michael Soroka is given even odds of returning if the Cubs first make higher-tier rotation additions.

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Cubbies Crib evaluates the likelihood of four former Chicago Cubs players returning to the team as free agents this offseason. The article examines whether pitchers Michael Soroka, Sean Newcomb, and Andrew Kittredge, along with designated hitter Joc Pederson, make sense for reunions given Chicago's current roster requirements.

Writer Jordan Campbell gives Sean Newcomb the highest odds of returning, citing the Cubs' need for left-handed bullpen help following his strong season with the White Sox. Meanwhile, Soroka is given even odds depending on rotation moves, while Pederson and Kittredge are considered low-odds targets due to defensive limitations and declining metrics.

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