The Chicago Cubs' playoff run has come to an end, and with that, the focus will shift to the offseason. The expectation is that the Cubs will address their need for pitching this winter, but there will be other decisions tied to their roster construction. One of the biggest Cubs' offseason decisions was made at the MLB trade deadline when Jed Hoyer was given a multi-year extension. After a disappointing exit from the playoffs, Hoyer will now be tasked with keeping the team's contention window open.
As Hoyer maps out the plans for the offseason, one of the first orders of business will be determining the players that he wants back for the 2026 season.