Entering Thursday, the Cubs had wiggle room with their current 40-man roster, giving them the chance to make some moves. The club selected five players in the Rule 5 Draft, and while all five probably will not make a significant impact, there are still a few guys to keep tabs on as we enter the new year.
The most significant loss for the Cubs was infielder Vimael Machin, who was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies. Machin showed up in 2019 between Double-A Tennessee and Triple-A Iowa, slashing .295/.390/.412 with a .802 OPS. Many fans were under the impression the club would protect Machin.