The Chicago Cubs are a virtual lock to reach the playoffs, but as the end of the regular season nears, there are some important decisions the Cubs will face in the months ahead. There remains a chance that the Cubs may be in search of a new general manager if Carter Hawkins leaves for the Washington Nationals, and Kyle Tucker's free agency has been in the background of each move the team has made this season.
There is also a decision that needs to be made with Shota Imanaga's contract, but it would seem the result will be the Cubs picking up the 2028 option, and Imanaga essentially receiving a three-year extension worth $57MM.