Cubs Agree to One-Year Deal with Reliever Hunter Harvey

Chicago, Illinois – The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the agreement is pending a physical examination.

The 31-year-old Harvey, who spent the 2025 season with the Kansas City Royals, represents the latest addition to a revamped Cubs bullpen. Chicago has already signed Phil Maton, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb this offseason while re-signing left-hander Caleb Thielbar. The moves come as the team seeks to bolster its relief corps after reaching the playoffs in 2025 for the first time since 2020 and aiming for another postseason appearance in 2026.

Harvey appeared in just 12 games last season, limited by injuries including a right abductor strain and a back issue that sidelined him for much of the year. In 10 2/3 innings pitched, he went 1-0 with an 0.00 earned-run average and 11 strikeouts, allowing no runs. His performance, though in a small sample, highlighted his potential effectiveness when healthy.

A former first-round pick, Harvey was selected 22nd overall by the Baltimore Orioles in the 2013 MLB...