National League · Central Division
President, Baseball Operations: Jed Hoyer
Wrigley Field
Roster grades based on player performance, contract value, and fan sentiment.
30
Players
32
Transactions
26
Contracts Graded
*(26-man active roster + 40-man expanded roster)
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Grade this team's roster:
The Cubs are getting below-average value relative to their spending, earning a D+ CVI grade across 26 contracts evaluated. 13 contracts grade as positive value (B+ or better), while 3 fall below fair market value. The front office has demonstrated strong financial discipline, finding value throughout the roster. Salary obligations limit the team's flexibility, making it difficult to add impact players without creative financial maneuvering. Of 30 total rostered players, 26 have contracts eligible for CVI evaluation. The team will need some contracts to outperform their grades to justify the current spending level.
The Cubs roster grades as solid overall, earning a B- Performance grade based on 28 graded players. The roster features 6 ace-caliber performers (A-grade), providing an elite foundation to build around. 15 players grade as quality contributors (B-range), 5 as league-average (C-range), and 2 as depth or below (D/F-range). The combination of high-end talent and reliable contributors makes this a legitimate World Series contender on paper. An active offseason with 32 moves shows the front office is aggressively reshaping the roster. This roster has the talent to be a playoff team, with upside if key players perform to their ceiling.
Fan and media sentiment around the Cubs' offseason has been mixed, earning a C+ overall sentiment grade. Of 32 graded moves, 13 received positive reactions, 16 were mixed, and 3 drew negative sentiment. The most well-received move was the Seiya Suzuki on the acquisition, which earned a A+ sentiment grade. The most criticized move was the Kevin Alcántara transaction, which received a F sentiment grade. Fan sentiment is split — some see a team on the rise, while others want bolder moves. How sentiment evolves will depend heavily on how new acquisitions perform in the first few months.