This is the first in a short series about potential contract extensions for young Cubs players.

Let me preface all of these by saying that it’s unlikely any of them will happen. Because of a potential lockout after the 2026 season and uncertainty about what’s going to happen beyond Dec. 1, 2026, when the MLB/MLBPA collective bargaining agreement expires, the Cubs appear to have carefully set up their deals so that none of them go beyond next year. The only current Cub (beyond players under team control) who has a deal that extends beyond 2026 is Dansby Swanson, whose contract goes through 2029.

So this is more a thought exercise rather than anything that’s likely to happen.

Michael Busch was acquired from the Dodgers (along with Yency Almonte) in January 2024 for two prospects, Jackson

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