Carson Kelly Declines 2027 Option With Cubs to Enter Free Agency

Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly has officially declined his contract option for the 2027 season, making him an unrestricted free agent. Kelly, who served as an above-average starting catcher for Chicago over the past two seasons, published a farewell message to fans on Instagram to thank the organization and city. He is expected to attract significant interest on the free-agent market as Chicago explores options to replace him.