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Reports: Cubs sign veteran OF, former All-Star Michael Conforto to minor-league deal
- ESPN reported free agent outfielder Michael Conforto agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
- From 2017–2020, Conforto produced an.864 OPS and 12.2 Baseball-Reference wins above replacement, with 179 career home runs, 23 stolen bases, and a 115 OPS‑plus.
- Recent three‑season power totals show Conforto, 32, hit 47 home runs with the Giants and Dodgers, but he hit just.199 last season for the Dodgers.
- The Cubs enter spring with a crowded outfield including minor-league invites Dylan Carlson and Chas McCormick, while one priority is finding a solid backup to center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong.
- With Seiya Suzuki and Pete Crow‑Armstrong leaving for the WBC, non‑roster invitees like Michael Conforto could see playing time, ESPN reported.
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News & RecordConforto agrees to a minor league deal with Cubs
MESA, Ariz. — Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs.
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By JAY COHEN MESA, Arizona, USA (AP) — Michael Conforto seeks to regain his level with the Chicago Puppies. Comfort agreed to a minor league contract with the Puppies that includes an invitation to the Major League camp for spring training. The gardener is expected to compete for an alternate position. Comforto, who turns 33 on Sunday, had difficulties last season after accepting a one-year contract for $17 million with the Los Angeles Dodgers. …
Michael Conforto signs minor-league deal with Chicago Cubs
Michael Conforto is looking to regain his form with the Chicago Cubs. Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training. The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role. Conforto, who turns 33 on Sunday, struggled last season after agreeing to a $17 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hit a career-low .199 with 12 homers and 36 RBIs in 13…
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