The 2024 Chicago Cubs faced elimination on September 21, finishing second in the NL Central. The season saw promising performances from pitchers like Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele, whereas several veteran players struggled significantly.

Moving into the offseason, the Cubs have key roster decisions ahead, particularly concerning Cody Bellinger. With a solid core of prospects and a robust pitching rotation, there remains potential for improvement heading into 2025.