If the Chicago Cubs don’t fix the outfield in free agency, they’re doomed

Looking at the list of top Chicago Cubs prospects according to MLB.com, there are currently zero Triple-A outfielders in the mix. That simply means the team has no choice but to take big swings in free agency to rebuild their outfield. The current outfield consists of Jason Heyward and Ian Happ who unfortunately have both failed to even hit .200 this year, although the latter has been scorching hot in his last 10 games and is hopefully turning the corner after a tough year.

We’ve seen some success from guys like Frank Schwindel and Rafael Ortega since they joined the big league club, but the former has seen most of his time at first base while the latter has some numbers that suggest regression could be looming. Twenty-six-year-old Michael Hermosillo showed his potential, torching Triple-A pitching this year, but is yet to put it all together in the Show.

All this to say this team needs a proven veteran who can anchor the outfield mix. Luckily, the Cubs have shed payroll over the last 12 months like it’s going out of style and have the resources to take some daddy hacks in free agency. Here are three outfielders who could be available this winter that should catch the eye of Jed Hoyer.