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Chicago Cubs news — Carson Kelly, Matthew Boyd and Cubs killers

I’m filling in here and I’m covering all the Cubs news that came out on Halloween. Which, as you might imagine, isn’t a heck of a lot. Food for Thought: This part is hard for me because I already have…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:00 PM
Chicago Cubs news — Carson Kelly, Matthew Boyd and Cubs killers
Key Things to Know
  • Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd and catcher Carson Kelly officially declined contract options for 2027 to become free agents.
  • Carson Kelly released a farewell statement on Instagram thanking the Cubs and the city of Chicago.
  • The Chicago Cubs reached an agreement on a minor-league contract with Taiwanese pitcher Jyun Yue Tseng.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd and catcher Carson Kelly have officially declined their contract options for 2027 to enter free agency. Kelly posted a farewell message on Instagram thanking the Cubs and the city of Chicago. Meanwhile, the club agreed to a minor-league contract with pitcher Jyun Yue Tseng from the Chinese Professional Baseball League's Fubon Guardians.

Writer Josh Timmers reviewed several team developments and external baseball stories, including speculation surrounding Tyler Stephenson as a potential replacement for Kelly. Additional referenced pieces included analysis on qualifying offers, defensive highlights from 2026, and historical retrospectives highlighting notable opponent performances against the Cubs.

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