Jed Hoyer reflects on missed playoff opportunities for Cubs

Chicago Cubs President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer held a season-ending news conference discussing the team's struggles, including deficiencies in pitching. He acknowledged that the Cubs had strong offensive and defensive capabilities but cited poor pitching performance and injuries as key issues. Hoyer expressed disappointment in not delivering a playoff appearance for fans, stating that they have to improve the pitching staff and reiterated the importance of health for their pitchers. He mentioned the need for changes as free agency approaches, indicating that some players would not return for the 2027 season. Hoyer also highlighted the future of players like Ian Happ and the evaluation of their pitching infrastructure.

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