Cubs have one move they can’t afford to drag their feet on at the GM Meetings

Jordan Campbell of Cubbies Crib argues that the Chicago Cubs should prioritize re-signing starting pitcher David Peterson at the GM Meetings in Las Vegas. With an impending December 1 deadline due to a potential MLB lockout, the author stresses that front office executive Jed Hoyer needs to act quickly to address multiple roster vacancies before the offseason freezes.

Campbell highlights that Peterson fits Chicago's pitching approach well, having posted a 3.70 ERA across 16 appearances for the Cubs after being acquired in a midseason trade. In 13 of those games, Peterson allowed two runs or fewer, making him an affordable and effective rotation piece as the team spreads its offseason payroll.