The Chicago Cubs entered the season with hopes of winning the NL Central for the first time since 2020 in addition to competing for a postseason berth.
They gave Craig Counsell the highest-paying managerial contract in Major League Baseball history, and they made enough offseason improvements that the team appeared capable of achieving these objectives. It seemed early on that this would be the case.
The Cubs were near the top of the standings and were persevering despite their numerous ailments. Once they were healed, they appeared ready to be discussed for the playoffs the entire season.
Rather, the wheels came off, and they are now perceived as a team that ought to be sellers in advance of the trade deadline of July 30. It remains to be seen if Jed Hoyer is willing to activate several players from this roster, but should that happen, Chicago would have a fantastic chance to showcase what some of their top prospects can accomplish in the Major Leagues as the season draws to a conclusion.
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