The Chicago Cubs made a pretty shocking move, rejecting their option to extend Shota Imanaga's contract out to a fifth year, therefore allowing the southpaw to opt out of the deal altogether and enter free agency, per ESPN's Jesse Rogers. All of a sudden, the Cubs' rotation, which already had a glaring need at the top, is in even worse shape.

The next couple of months should be a rollercoaster ride for Chicago Cubs fans. As of November 2, the franchise has already had ten players (Caleb Thielbar, Dr

Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong now has the hardware to back up his defensive ability. He won the first Gold Glove Award of his career Sunday, as Rawlings revealed the full slate of winners on ESPN’s selection show.

On the surface, Crow-Armstrong had an excellent year with the Cubs. He posted a solid .247/.287/.481 batting line in 647 plate appearances, hitting 31 homers and 37 doubles while stealing 35 bases. He saved five runs in center and was named a Gold Glove finalist as he dazzled with his range and impressive catches.