What is the Chicago Cubs' largest roster need heading into the 2026-27 offseason?
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As of 2026-08-15, the Chicago Cubs are 72-52, second in the NL Central (3.5 games back) and holding the top NL wild-card spot, 6.5 games clear of the cut line. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Carson Kelly (C, mutual option for 2027); Clay Holmes (SP, opt-out available after the 2026 season); David Peterson (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Ian Happ (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Kevin Gausman (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Matthew Boyd (SP, mutual option for 2027); Seiya Suzuki (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Shota Imanaga (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season). Vote for the area the front office should prioritize first this offseason.
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Standings check (2026-08-15): Chicago Cubs 72-52, second in the NL Central (3.5 games back) and holding the top NL wild-card spot, 6.5 games clear of the cut line. The Posterior free-agency watch lists these notable potential departures or option decisions: Carson Kelly (C, mutual option for 2027); Clay Holmes (SP, opt-out available after the 2026 season); David Peterson (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Ian Happ (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Kevin Gausman (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Matthew Boyd (SP, mutual option for 2027); Seiya Suzuki (OF, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season); Shota Imanaga (SP, scheduled free agent after the 2026 season).