Chicago Cubs 2024 offseason preview: With the pitching looking strong, what do the Cubs need to add this winter?
The bullpen is the one area that will need help from outside the organization. Porter Hodge emerged as an effective high-leverage option during the second half of the season and should be a big part of the 2025 puzzle. While there are other relievers who showed potential, none of them can be trusted to open next season with a late-inning role.