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Cubs non-tender Kyle Schwarber, Albert Almora Jr. and Jose Martinez

Kyle Schwarber today became the first key position-player piece of the Cubs’ 2016 World Series team to depart the Cubs scene:

The #Cubs are definitely tendering a contract to Kris Bryant, but barring a change of plans, will cut ties with outfielders Kyle Schwarber and Albert Almora, as @MDGonzales predicted.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 2, 2020

Here’s some corroboration from Cubs beat writers:

The Cubs haven't announced it officially yet, but per a source, Kyle Schwarber has been informed he won't be tendered a contract for 2021.