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Cubs eager to target pitching market as free agency kicks off

CHICAGO -- The Cubs had hoped to win the National League Central this past season and position themselves for a deep October run with a first-round bye in the playoffs. The North Siders fell short of those goals and watched…

By Jordan Bastian · MLB Official

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:39 AM

Key Things to Know

The Chicago Cubs will prioritize upgrading their pitching staff this offseason as free agency opens.
Chicago could potentially lose all five starting pitchers who finished the 2026 season in their rotation.
Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, and David Peterson are among the primary Cubs starters hitting free agency.

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Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer announced that the club will prioritize acquiring pitching this offseason. Following a season where the rival Milwaukee Brewers won the division and the World Series, Hoyer emphasized the urgent need to upgrade Chicago's pitching staff to match the quality of their position players as free agency officially begins.

The Cubs face significant turnover and could lose all five starting pitchers who finished the 2026 rotation. Shota Imanaga, Kevin Gausman, and David Peterson are free agents, while Matthew Boyd and Clay Holmes face pending option decisions. Chicago has until Monday to decide on contract options and qualifying offers.

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