Copyright newsweek
The Chicago Cubs had 10 players enter free agency after the season officially ended on Saturday, when the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series. The Cubs were eliminated by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, pushing the team with the National League’s best record to a Game 5. More news: Clayton Kershaw May Not Be Done With Dodgers After All Following their disappointing end to the season, the Cubs have 10 free agents entering the open market: Ryan Brasier, Willi Castro, Aaron Civale, Brad Keller, Drew Pomeranz, Taylor Rogers, Carlos Santana, Mike Soroka, Caleb Thielbar and most notably, Kyle Tucker. ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 27: A detail shot of a Chicago Cubs hat resting on a Rawlings glove during a game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images) The Cubs are going to have a tough time keeping Kyle Tucker in their ranks. The All-Star outfielder is expected to be pursued by just about every big market team. The Dodgers are expected to be a player for Tucker’s signature, especially now that Michael Conforto’s salary is coming off the books. They need help at the corner outfield spot, and with their bankroll, they won’t find it challenging to afford Tucker. The San Francisco Giants, New York Yankees, or Philadelphia Phillies could all make a move for Tucker, among other teams. The more teams enter the race for the former Houston Astros player, the more his value goes up, and that could leave the Cubs priced out of his services. More news: Dodgers World Series Hero Declares Hopes for Next Year as Contract Expires Among Chicago’s free agents, Brad Keller stands out as an arm that the team will likely try to retain, considering he is only 30 years old and has performed well as a reliever. Aaron Civale and Drew Pomeranz are two other pitchers out of the bullpen who deserve some consideration. The bullpen is a primary focus for the Cubs heading into the offseason, and it should be addressed with both internal and external options. “How do we just continue to add depth and add arms?” Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said after the season. “I think we did a good job of that this year in a lot of ways, but I think we just have to continue to push to get better.” For all the latest MLB news and rumors, head over to Newsweek Sports
