Cubs sign former All-Star reliever to one-year deal |
The Chicago Cubs have bolstered their bullpen with the signing of righty reliever Jeremy Jeffress to a one-year MLB deal worth $850,000 on Tuesday according to multiple reports, including ESPN.
The contract pending a physical has additional incentives that can be worth over $200,000 based upon his appearances in 2020. The 32-year old veteran had a 5.02 ERA with a save, 46 strikeouts, and a 1.37 WHIP in 48 games last season. Most of his performance issues was him dealing with right shoulder weakness and a strained left hip throughout the season. However, in 2018, he had an All-Star season with an 8-1 record with a sparkling 1.29 ERA along with 15 saves in 76 2/3 total innings with the Brew Crew. During his impressive big league career, he has a career 3.16 ERA with 44 saves. If the Cubs get anything close to his former self, this is a solid low-cost signing for the bullpen. He was drafted by the Brewers in the first round back in 2006. Per source, Jeremy Jeffress’ performance bonuses with the Cubs will pay him $50,000 each for 40, 45, 50 and 55 games pitched (up to $200K total). Jeffress had a down year in ‘19 after a great one in ‘18. At least gives the Cubs another veteran besides Kimbrel in pen. Money in line with what Cubs have told agents all winter: Not much to spend. Story coming at https://t.co/WysEvNtIEd Reliever Jeremy Jeffress and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $850,000 major league contract, sources familiar with the deal tell ESPN. Jeffress can earn an additional $200,000 based on games pitched. Might be splitting hairs because a deal for Steven Souza isn’t technically done so either he or Jeffress becomes the first ML signing for the Cubs this winter. Either way, both are low cost w room to rebuild career. Welcome to Chicago, Jeremy Jeffress! The Cubs have signed Jeffress to a major league contract on a one-year deal for 850K! Good signing for the #Cubs. pic.twitter.com/koZ1xhD0Bp While '19 was a year to forget for Jeremy Jeffress, he was often dealing with injury.
He's only one year removed from having one of the better CB in the game.
Nice low risk, high reward signing for the Cubs. pic.twitter.com/FDYtr3Lokl
