Cubs Official Site · Nov 5
These internal options could fill Cubs' corner-outfield spots in 2027
Many of the players responsible for the 2026 Cubs’ best-in-baseball offense and defense will be back in 2027. Pete Crow-Armstrong, Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Michael Busch are all under contract for multiple years.
The Cubs have a clear need for starting pitching and will prioritize building their rotation this offseason. Happ and Suzuki, meanwhile, will profile as two of the better hitting options in a relatively thin market. Considering the strong core present in the Cubs lineup, reunions with either corner outfielder, let alone both, are uncertain.