Cubs Sign Reliever Jacob Webb to One-Year Deal

The Chicago Cubs bolstered their bullpen Tuesday by agreeing to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed reliever Jacob Webb, pending a physical examination, according to a person familiar with the deal who spoke on condition of anonymity.

The 32-year-old Webb, who became a free agent last month after the Texas Rangers declined to offer him a contract through arbitration, brings a proven track record to the Cubs. In his only season with Texas last year, he posted a 5-4 record with a 3.00 earned-run average over 55 appearances and a career-high 66 innings pitched. Across six major league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, Baltimore Orioles and Rangers, Webb holds a 17-14 record and 2.99 ERA. His highlights include contributing to Atlanta's 2021 World Series championship, though his postseason experience was limited, including a brief, challenging appearance in the National League Championship Series that year.

Webb's path to the majors reflects resilience. Drafted by the Braves in the 18th round out of NAIA's Tabor College in 2014, he debuted in 2019 and showed early promise with a 1.39 ERA in limited action. He maintained effectiveness in the shortened...