Cubs to tag aged Mets centerfielder Jake Marisnick

Cubs to tag centerfielder Jake Marisnick in the initiating build appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer promised the Cubs would proceed to round out their roster and add to payroll as Spring Training approaches. The next step, it appears to be like, changed into as soon as adding outfield depth.

The Cubs and free agent centerfielder Jake Marisnick hang agreed to a one-year deal, NBC Sports Chicago confirmed Thursday. The contract would guarantee him $1 million this season, with a $4 million mutual option in 2022 or a $500,000 buyout. The deal is pending a physical. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi changed into as soon as the first to explain the agreement and USA This day’s Bob Nightengale changed into as soon as the first with contract details.

With the signing, the Cubs and Mets will essentially swap backup centerfielders. The Mets signed Albert Almora Jr., who the Cubs non-tendered in December, earlier this week. Marisnick spent 2020 with the Mets, hitting .333/.353/.606 in 33 at-bats.

Marisnick made essentially the most of his tiny time in the batter’s field remaining season, recording profession highs. Nonetheless even supposing his profession hitting numbers (.229/.281/.385) aren’t moderately undercover agent-popping, his defensive skillset makes him an asset.

With Marisnick, the Cubs might perchance perchance hang 5 outfielders on their roster. Joc Pederson and Phillip Ervin were furthermore cool climate additions.

Gordon Wittenmyer contributed to the reporting of this myth.

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