Cubs: 3 2021 World Series heroes we need to sign

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 18: Executive Vice President and General Manager Jed Hoyer of the Chicago Cubs talks to media as he walks in to the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jon Durr/Getty Images) /

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Oct 8, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Kendall Graveman (31) reacts to getting the last out against the Chicago White Sox during the game in game two of the 2021 ALDS at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Kendall Graveman, RP

The Cubs could stand to add some bullpen help, considering they traded away Craig Kimbrel to the White Sox and Andrew Chafin to the Oakland Athletics. If Hoyer is willing to spend some money, they should take a look at Astros right-hander Kendall Graveman.

Graveman had a stellar first half of the season with the Seattle Mariners, where he owned a 0.82 ERA and 0.70 WHIP, while recording 10 saves on 12 attempts. The Mariners made the stunning decision to trade Graveman to rival Houston.

While the reliever did not have the same success in the second-half of the regular-season, he made up for it in the playoffs, where he recorded a 2.00 ERA, struck out nine batters and allowed just two earned runs over nine innings of work (eight games).

Graveman could command quite the market this winter, and the Cubs should certainly be interested in signing him.

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