Cubs Lose Free Agent Pitcher to NL Central Rivals
Summary
The Cincinnati Reds signed free agent pitcher Keegan Thompson to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. Thompson, a former Chicago Cubs player, will join the Reds, who are part of the same division as the Cubs. He played mainly in the minor leagues in 2025 but had success in previous major league seasons.Key Facts
- Keegan Thompson signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds for the 2026 season.
- Thompson, 30 years old, chose free agency instead of returning to the Cubs.
- He played the 2025 season with the Cubs' Triple-A team.
- Thompson had a record of 17-11 with the Cubs from 2021 to 2024.
- In 2025, with the Iowa Cubs, he had a 6-2 record with a 4.50 ERA.
- The Reds made it to the postseason in 2025 but lost to the Dodgers.
- The Reds are considering free agent decisions for several of their pitchers.
- Thompson may fill a reliever role for the Reds based on their team needs.
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