"On the verge of elimination from the playoff race, the Chicago Cubs are headed toward another long offseason that Cody Bellinger and Scott Boras will shape. Though the focus arou

Cubs star outfielder Cody Bellinger has a $27.5 million player option for the 2025 season. He signed a three-year, $80 million deal with the club last offseason, and now he has to decide whether to opt into the deal or enter free agency with the hope of earning more elsewhere.

Rafael Marchán, a member of the Philadelphia Phillies organization, could be an out-of-the-box solution for the Chicago Cubs this offseason. The young catcher is a two-way talent who performed well in limited action last season.

If the Chicago Cubs want to add more pitching options this offseason, they could target another Japanese ace who is seemingly set to become available.