The Chicago Cubs have had a quiet offseason to this point, but the rumors are starting to pick up.
Jed Hoyer and the front office made a quick move to sign veteran relief pitcher Phil Maton to begin the offseason. Since then, the team has not made many sizable moves.
On Thursday, the Cubs did make a move for a pitcher. No, it’s not a flashy move or the kind of high-impact addition that fans want to see. In fact, the move doesn’t even bring in a player on a major league contract.
However, Chicago agreed to terms on a minor league contract with towering 6-foot-9 pitcher Jace Beck.
Beck may not make any kind of impact on the team in 2026. This is the kind of move the Cubs have made quite often to see what players might have left in the tank with a fresh opportunity. Perhaps the Chicago organization can help Beck develop into a major league talent.
Last season, Beck spent time with the New York Mets in the minor leagues. He He appeared in 42 total games, compiling a 4-3 record to go along with a 5.80 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP, 68 strikeouts, and 30 walks in 45 innings pitched.
“The 25 year old Beck stands 6’9” and spent 2019-2025 in the Mets organization, making it up to High-A last year. He posted an ERA of 5.80 but struck out 13.6 batters per 9 innings,” Greg Huss wrote on X.
Again, this isn’t going to get the fan base excited. It’s a small move that might be forgotten in the very near future. Or, perhaps it could be the start of a special story of a player making the most out of a fresh start.
It will be interesting to see what the future has in store for Beck. Hopefully, he’s able to find some momentum within the Cubs’ organization and make a run at seeing some progress during the 2026 season.
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