Cubs agree to 1-year deal with key reliever as 4 pitchers elect free agency

Summary

As expected, the Chicago Cubs' pitching rotation will look different in 2027. Four pitchers will be on the free agent market as MLB free agency began on Monday. The Cubs will retain one of their relievers, though. Clay Holmes, Hunter Harvey, Caleb Thielbar and Colin Rea became free agents on Monday after they all declined the 2027 player-options on their contracts. Holmes is the biggest name to know. He was acquired by the Cubs at the trade deadline on Aug. 3 and was in the last year of a three-year deal he signed with the Mets. Holmes had a 2-4 record with a 4.25 ERA in nine appearances for…

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