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2026 Cubs final season grades: Pitchers

An evaluation of the 2026 Chicago Cubs pitching staff highlights a season where the team struggled significantly on the mound, utilizing thirty-nine different pitchers and relying heavily on a high-powered offense to reach the postseason. Executive Jed Hoyer faces tough decisions regarding relief pitching depth and organizational pitching development following a year where poor staff performance nearly derailed their playoff aspirations.

Individual assessments for the pitching group include Shota Imanaga receiving a grade of B for his durability and low walk rate despite allowing home runs, Matthew Boyd earning a C after missing significant time due to injuries, and Colin Rea receiving a C-minus grade.

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