Chicago Cubs: Who’s left to trade for those gaping 2027 roster holes?

Yardbarker outlines the significant roster turnover facing the Chicago Cubs ahead of 2027, including the potential free agency departures of starting pitchers Matthew Boyd, Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, Clay Holmes, and David Peterson. In addition, right fielder Seiya Suzuki, left fielder Ian Happ, and catcher Carson Kelly are slated for free agency, while Cade Horton will miss most of the season following Tommy John surgery.

Because of a weak free agent market, the writer argues Chicago must lean on trades despite having depleted their farm system. While outfield prospects Josiah Hartshorn, Kane Kepley, and Ethan Conrad are considered near-untouchable, Yardbarker suggests the Cubs might consider trading players out of minor league options, such as Kevin Alcantara and Jordan Wicks, or young talents Matt Shaw and Pedro Ramirez.