Cubs focus on improving pitching staff this offseason, says Hoyer
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 10:19 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stated on October 2, 2026, that his primary focus for the offseason will be enhancing the team's pitching staff. Hoyer indicated that all options are being considered to achieve this goal. The Cubs aim to address their pitching challenges after a season that fell short of expectations. Improvements to the pitching roster could play a significant role in the team's performance in the upcoming season.
- •Jed Hoyer highlights pitching as a key offseason priority.
- •All options for roster improvement are being explored.
- •Cubs' pitching challenges influenced offseason strategy.
- •Focus comes after a disappointing season in 2026.
- 11:09 PMESPN MLB — Search for pitching 'quality' top offseason priority for Cubs' Hoyer
"Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said on Friday that his focus this winter will be on improving his pitching staff and nothing is off the table.
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