Remember how concerned we were for years prior to three-fifths of the Chicago Cubs starting rotation (Jake Arrieta, John Lackey and Jason Hammel) hitting free agency after the 2017 season? The bullpen is due to have even more potential turnover heading into next season.
At the conclusion of the 2019 campaign, Pedro Strop, Steve Cishek, Brian Duensing, Brandon Kintzler and Xavier Cedeno will all be free agents. Brandon Morrow has a team option for 2020 with a $3 million buyout.