It will be a valiant effort for whichever ballclub is able to take the league back from the Dodgers. If it is to be the Cubs, then they will need these three to come through.
While free agency has been slow for the Chicago Cubs, making a splash in the trade market with one of these three players could help the team out in 2026. The Cubs have a few holes to fill including both their starting rotation and bullpen.
With free agency well under way, the Chicago Cubs need to make some decisions about some of their relief arms like Brad Keller, Caleb Theilbar, and Drew Pomeranz for 2026.