The World Series is almost over, so it’s that time of year when MLB insiders start releasing their top free-agent lists. This week, Jim Bowden’s top-40 free-agent list over on The Athletic is gaining traction, and he has five Chicago…
Writing for Sports Mockery, Aldo Soto evaluated the five Chicago Cubs players featured on insider Jim Bowden's top-40 free agents list ahead of the 2026-27 offseason. With up to 17 players eligible for free agency, the author projects heavy roster turnover and suggests most of the featured Cubs will likely sign elsewhere. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki, ranked sixth by Bowden, is viewed as likely to depart due to expected high contract demands as the Cubs prioritize pitching.
The list also includes starting pitcher Clay Holmes at tenth, followed by long-time outfielder Ian Happ at nineteenth, left-hander Shōta Imanaga at twenty-first, and veteran Kevin Gausman at twenty-fifth. Soto argues the Cubs should prioritize Holmes after trading prospect capital for him, while suggesting the club move on from Imanaga and Gausman to target higher-ceiling starters.
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