After losing out on the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Chicago Cubs are back to looking for some depth in the outfield.
The Athletic's Chandler Rome reported on Thursday that the Cubs signed outfielder Chas McCormick to a minor-league deal "that includes an invitation to major-league camp."
McCormick, 30, will get another opportunity with a team in the majors after back-to-back rocky seasons.
Chas McCormick signs deal with Cubs, looks for new beginnings
At one point, Chas McCormick was a solidified starter with the Astros who brought reliability on defense, while mixing it with a strong bat and base-running ability.
In 2023, McCormick finished the season with a.273 batting average,.353 on-base percentage, and.842 OPS while hitting 22 home runs, 70 RBI, and stealing 19 bases.
Over the next two seasons, the 30-year-old struggled to find any momentum while battling injuries.
In 2024, a fractured hand, hamstring injury, and back tightness limited him to just 94 games played while struggling at the plate. He finished the season with a.211 batting average,.279 on-base percentage, and.576 OPS while striking out in 29.8 percent of all plate appearances.
He carried that frustrating pattern into 2025, being limited to just 64 games due to an oblique injury. He finished the season with a.210 batting average,.279 on-base percentage, and.569 OPS while striking out in 31 percent of all plate appearances.
McCormick will look to turn things around while getting another chance with the Chicago Cubs.
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