While the Cubs are in offseason planning mode, the Dodgers and Brewers are back in the National League Championship Series. Pitching is always a focus in October, and that remains the challenge for an organization that will have to almost entirely rebuild the rotation as well as the bullpen. With that in mind, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down who they think won’t be returning to Wrigley Field with the 2027 Cubs.

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While the Cubs are in offseason planning mode, the Dodgers and Brewers are back in the National League Championship Series. Pitching is always a focus in October, and that remains the challenge for an organization that will have to almost entirely rebuild the rotation as well as the bullpen. With that in mind, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down who they think won&rsquo;t be returning to Wrigley Field with the 2027 Cubs. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount Start your FOX One 3-day Free trial today at <a href="http://FOXOne.com">FOXOne.com</a>

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Five Cubs who won’t be back next season

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