"Jed Hoyer is going to have to once again rebuild his bullpen. Cubs relievers are about as disposable as soiled diapers every November, and there's always a pile of fresh linens available at cut-rate prices that Hoyer can sift through. Brad Keller, Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Aaron Civale, and Ryan Brasier are all free agents, and all except Keller and Civale are 34 or older. Michael Soroka is also a free agent."
"Four players are in their option years, and at least two have probably played their last game as a Cub. Shōta Imanaga has a uniquely structured contract that allows the Cubs to opt in to a three-year, $57 million extension. If they decline, Imanaga gets a $15 million player option and a chess game ensues. Andrew Kittredge has a $9 million club option and Justin Turner has a $10 million mutual option. Neither should be expected back."
The Cubs must rebuild a bullpen that will lose several veterans to free agency and lacks impact relievers in the farm system. Multiple relievers — including Brad Keller, Caleb Thielbar, Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Aaron Civale, and Ryan Brasier — are free agents, and Michael Soroka is also available. Several players are in option years with Shōta Imanaga’s unique contract presenting an expensive decision and Andrew Kittredge and Justin Turner unlikely to return. The team needs at least one starter and bench depth. About three weeks remain until hot-stove season when the Kyle Tucker decision will resolve.
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