With free agency in full swing and the Rule 5 deadline happening yesterday, the Chicago Cubs have added additional players to their roster for next season.
While it remains to be seen whether or not outfielder Kyle Tucker comes back to the team (he rejected his qualifying offer), starting pitcher Shota Imanaga accepted his and is now on a one-year, $22 million deal.
Also joining Imanaga and the Cubs are a trio of minor league players, including a pair of second basemen and a left-handed pitcher, who all had their contracts picked up this week by Chicago.
Adding depth to a roster that saw its fair share of injuries never hurts, especially if the Cubs look to have their third winning season in a row and return to the MLB Playoffs. In addition, these three players are now protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.
Riley Martin, LHP