Michael Conforto Signs Minor League Deal with Cubs

Veteran outfielder Michael Conforto has signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, providing the team with added depth as spring training begins. The agreement, reported late Sunday, offers Conforto a chance to compete for a spot on the major league roster after a challenging 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Conforto, who turns 33 on March 1, joins the Cubs on a non-roster invitation to camp. The deal aligns with Chicago's efforts to bolster its outfield following the departure of Kyle Tucker, who signed a four-year contract with the Dodgers. The Cubs have also added veterans Chas McCormick and Dylan Carlson to address the gap, though Conforto is not positioned as a direct replacement. He brings left-handed batting and experience to a group that includes Ian Happ, Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow-Armstrong in the outfield.

Last year marked Conforto's most difficult campaign. Signed to a one-year, $17 million deal with the Dodgers before the 2025 season, he appeared in 138 games, batting .199 with 12 home runs and 36 RBIs in 486 plate appearances. His on-base plus slugging percentage stood at .638, and advanced metrics from Baseball Reference and FanGraphs rated him...