Cubs roster: Contract status, future for each player
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: Cubs will explore extension
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Chicago Tribune
A wave of rookies vaulted the Cubs to the NLCS and validated the team’s mission for sustained success. Their sooner-than-expected arrival may come at the expense of free agents or a glut of young infielders who may be used as trade chips to address much-needed impact pitching. Here’s a look at the Cubs roster and their projected futures, via the Tribune’s Mark Gonzales.
Contract status: Signed through 2016
Future: Signed $4.2, 1-year deal
(Dilip Vishwanat / Getty Images)
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: Could pitch in bigger roles
Contract status: Signed through 2016
Future: Faith at an all-time low
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Seeks more consistency
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Signed through 2023
Future: Heyward may void contract after 2018 and become a free agent
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Free agent
Future: Carl Edwards Jr. likely to take spot
(Mike McGinnis / Getty Images)
Contract status: Signed through 2017
Future: Signed two-year deal valued at between $32 million and $34 million
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Signed through 2020
Future: Wants to make amends for subpar 2015
Contract status: Club control through 2016
Future: Velocity dipped after Seattle trade
Contract status: Club control through 2016
Future: Health, health, heath
Contract status: Signed through 2016
Future: Versatile left-handers hard to find
Advertisement
Contract status: Free agent
Future: Can still close for some teams
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: Closer will get some help
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Great arm but inconsistent
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: 141 appearances in past two years
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: Price, role important factors
Contract status: Signed through 2019
Future: Switch-hitter adds balance to lineup
(Mark Humphrey / AP)
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Might have turned the corner
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Could play more outfield
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: Playing time got squeezed
(Al Bello / Getty Images)
Contract status: Free agent
Future: Could be replaced by younger player
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Free agent (unlikely to return)
Future: Cubs could seek cheaper option
(Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Arbitration eligible
Future: Will help another team in same role
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Free agent
Future: Will get more time elsewhere
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Pushing for more playing time
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Signed through 2017
Future: Don’t be shocked if he’s traded
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Signed through 2019
Future: Deserves a restful offseason
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Signed through 2016
Future: 2016 could be his last season
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Look for big things in 2016
(Jon Durr / Getty Images)
Contract status: Club control through 2018
Future: Will devote winter to defense
(Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Contract status: Signed through 2020
Future: Power offset by health, defensive issues
(Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune)Advertisement
Contract status: Club control through 2017
Future: Could platoon for several teams
(Erin Hooley / Chicago Tribune)