Michael Conforto Signs With Cubs
Michael Conforto was seeking to re-establish himself when he signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier than the 2025 season, however nothing went as he anticipated.
Conforto posted the worst season of his profession, batting simply .199/.305/.333 with 12 dwelling runs, 54 runs scored, 36 RBI and an 83 wRC+.
The Dodgers spent the offseason working with Conforto on his swing, and that continued all year long. Despite a number of weeks of constructive outcomes, issues by no means clicked for the left-handed hitter.
That restricted Conforto’s market as he re-entered free company and started on the lookout for a contemporary begin. He has now discovered that as in response to Jon Heyman of MLB NetworkConforto is signing with the Chicago Cubs:
Breaking: Michael Conforto to Cubs
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 23, 2026
Multiple groups, together with the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox, had curiosity in Conforto previous to him deciding to signal, however the Cubs and Dodgers have now primarily swapped outfielders with Conforto and Kyle Tucker.
Although issues had been unhealthy for Conforto in LA, he is been a constructive offensive participant all through his MLB profession. From his debut in 2015 with the New York Mets by way of 2024 with the San Francisco Giants, Conforto hit .251/.348/.456 with 167 dwelling runs, 520 RBI and 514 runs with a 119 wRC+ in 1,012 video games.
In addition, the previous All-Star had 4 separate seasons with a wRC+ higher than 125, two of which had been above the 145 mark.
Conforto was left off the Dodgers’ postseason roster, however hit .200/.235/.500 with three dwelling runs throughout the Mets’ run to the World Series in 2015.
The Dodgers host the Cubs at Dodger Stadium from April 24-26, the place they need to current Conforto with their 2025 World Series champions ring.
Dodgers claimed Jack Suwinski off waivers
On Saturday, the Dodgers claimed Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Suwinski was designated for task by the Pirates on Feb. 16 after two poor seasons with the membership. Over the previous two years, he is hit simply .169/.271/.297 with 12 dwelling runs and a 59 wRC+ over 147 video games.
But in 2023, Suwinski turned in what appeared like a breakout season by hitting .224/.339/.454 with 26 dwelling runs, 63 runs scored, 74 RBI and 13 stolen bases with a 112 wRC+ in 144 video games.
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