Are Jed Hoyer’s Bullpen Moves ENOUGH for 2026?

Are Jed Hoyer’s Bullpen Moves ENOUGH for 2026?

Chicago Cubs Central Podcast
Jan 2, 202611:00
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Episode Notes

Jed Hoyer has been busy reshaping the Chicago Cubs bullpen heading into the 2026 season — but the big question is: is it enough to contend?

In this episode of Chicago Cubs Central, we break down the Cubs’ newest bullpen additions Hunter Harvey, Hoby Milner, Jacob Webb, and Phil Maton, and analyze how effective these moves could be based on their 2025 MLB stats and performance.

We also take a deep dive into how these new arms fit alongside Caleb Thielbar, Daniel Palencia, Colin Rea, and Javier Assad. Does this group have enough swing-and-miss? Enough high-leverage reliability? And most importantly — what are the Cubs STILL missing in the bullpen?

🔥 Topics Covered in This Episode:

  • 2025 stats & analytics for Hunter Harvey, Hoby Milner, Jacob Webb & Phil Maton

  • How these bullpen additions impact the Cubs’ 2026 outlook

  • Can Daniel Palencia anchor the back end as the closer?

  • Are Thielbar, Rea, and Assad enough depth arms?

  • What type of bullpen arm the Cubs still need to become World Series contenders

  • Fan question: Is this bullpen built for October baseball?

📢 Cubs fans — we want to hear from YOU:
👉 Are you confident in this bullpen?
👉 Do the Cubs need one more elite reliever?
👉 Grade Jed Hoyer’s bullpen rebuild so far!

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