The Cubs reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer, who was released by the Braves on May 19. MLB.com reported the move but said Chicago had not confirmed it.
The Cubs are adding veteran left-hander Aaron Bummer on a minor league deal, according to a report from MLB.com.
MLB.com said the club had agreed to the move, but noted the Cubs had not officially confirmed it. The report comes a little more than a week after the Braves released Bummer on May 19.
Bummer, 31, opened this season with Atlanta and posted a 7.63 ERA in 19 appearances covering 15 1/3 innings. The reported signing gives Chicago another experienced left-handed bullpen option as it looks for depth.
The same deal was also reported by multiple outlets after the initial report surfaced late Wednesday, including MLB Trade Rumors and CBS Sports.
What comes next is whether the Cubs formally announce the signing and where Bummer is assigned once the deal is finalized.
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