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Cubs Pitching Decisions at Deadline | Chicago Cubs News
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- Sep 11, 2026
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Summary
Clay Holmes is poised to hit free agency after a strong trade deadline stint with the Cubs, thanks to his $12M player option for 2027 — and experts say he’ll likely opt out to chase a bigger, multi-year deal. Meanwhile, fellow deadline pickup Kevin Gausman, also a free agent without an option, remains a top-tier target despite his age. With limited resources and a crowded pitching market, the Cubs face a tough choice: re-signing one or both could shape their entire offseason strategy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e0af166340e99fb1