The Chicago Cubs have plans to upgrade their pitching staff this offseason, and while that could be tied to the fact that the team lacks power pitching, a significant amount of their bullpen is without a contract for the 2026 season. At the top of that list is Brad Keller, who inked a minor-league contract with the Cubs last offseason but emerged as the closer for Craig Counsell's bullpen in the playoffs.
The Cubs made Keller a priority as spring training approached, and the 30-year-old returned the favor by posting a 2.