Fansided · Nov 25, 2025
Award-winning Cubs prospect could spark long-overdue bench upgrade
Chicago Cubs Spring Training | Matt Dirksen/GettyImagesThe Chicago Cubs had a few flaws in 2025, including a lack of high-end pitching depth that ultimately sunk their season in October.
However, no flaw was more glaring than that of their painfully unproductive bench unit, which simply was incapable of filling in for the position-player regulars with any sort of consistency.
From Vidal Bruján and Gage Workman to Jon Berti and Justin Turner, it just never felt like Craig Counsell had the necessary depth and versatility to play with to hang with the Milwaukee Brewers down the stretch. It's a clear area of need this offseason, and one the front office must address with purpose.