As the playoffs quickly approach, the Chicago Cubs' focus in recent weeks has been on making sure the core of their roster is ready. When healthy and performing, the Cubs have a team, on paper, that could make an impact in October. Kyle Tucker, Seiya Suzuki, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Michael Busch were all All-Star-caliber talents during the first half of the season, and if they return to form, they could be the reason why the Cubs' playoff run is lengthy.
It's not just current Cubs who can make an impact; there is a handful of former Cubs that could be difference makers.