The Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with left-handed pitcher Andrew Chafin, according to reports. The deal is reportedly worth $2.25 million.
Chafin pitched in four games for the Cubs in 2020 after being acquired from the Arizona Diamondbacks at the July 31 trade deadline. Chafin will join leftys Brad Wieck and Kyle Ryan in the bullpen that was short on left-handers down the stretch last season.
The 30-year-old southpaw went 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA in four games for Chicago. Chafin went 1-2 with a 6.52 ERA in 15 games overall, but battled a left finger injury throughout the season.
The addition adds veteran experience to the Cubs’ bullpen for a pitcher, who has had success recently outside of his rough 2020 season. Chafin has a career 3.67 ERA over seven Major-League seasons.
The Cubs have made a flurry of moves in recent days, signing outfielder Joc Pederson and right-handers Kohl Stewart and Trevor Williams.
