The Chicago Cubs last played on September 30 when they lost to the San Diego Padres by a score of 3-1 in California.
With the loss, they were swept in the National League Wild Card Series.
5-Year MLB Pitcher Immediately Becomes Cubs Free Agent
Earlier this month, a member of the Cubs’ organization became a free agent.
Andrew Wantz is available to sign with any team in the MLB.
MLB.com wrote (on November 2): “RHP Andrew Wantz elected free agency.”
Wantz had most recently been at the Minor League level.
That said, he appeared in two games for the Cubs (and Tampa Bay Rays) during the 2026 season.
MLB.com wrote (on June 6): “Chicago Cubs signed free agent RHP Andrew Wantz to a minor league contract.”
Looking At Wantz
Wantz was picked in the 7th round of the 2018 MLB Draft.
He spent the first four seasons of his MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels.
During the 2022 season, Wantz went 2-1 with a 3.22 ERA in 42 games.
It will be interesting to see where Wantz lands ahead of the 2027 MLB season.
Teams can always use pitching depth within their organization.
Wantz turned 31 last month.
Over 93 career games (four starts), he has gone 5-1 with a 4.20 ERA.
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
The Cubs finished the 2026 regular season as the second-place team in the National League Central with an 89-73 record in 162 games.
They still have a talented roster that should be able to compete for a playoff spot in 2027.
The franchise last won a World Series title during the 2016 season when they beat the Cleveland Guardians (in seven games).
5-Year MLB Pitcher Immediately Becomes Chicago Cubs Free Agent