The Cubs declined their side of Harvey's (triceps/shoulder) $8 million mutual option for 2027 on Monday.
He'll get a $1 million buyout instead and enter free agency. Harvey made only four appearances for the Cubs in 2026 due to triceps and shoulder woes, and it's unclear what his current health status is. The 31-year-old has the stuff to be a high-leverage reliever, but injuries have been a common theme in his career.