The Cubs’ coming bullpen crunch

Who will be the eight relievers Craig Counsell will have to choose from on Opening Day? Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social

One of the things that ruined the Cubs’ 2024 season was multiple bullpen meltdowns, particularly in the first couple of months.

It’s not my purpose here to rehash those. Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer spent a fair amount of time this offseason trying to address this issue. In that, I believe he has largely succeeded. While we still don’t know how well the Cubs pen will…