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Cubs Officially Lose 30-Year-Old To Free Agency After Short Stint

Cubs Officially Lose 30-Year-Old To Free Agency After Short Stint

Summary

The Chicago Cubs have decided not to offer a new contract to catcher Reese McGuire after signing him to a minor league deal earlier in 2025. McGuire played 44 games with the Cubs, but he is now entering free agency as the team chose not to keep him on their roster.

Key Facts

  • The Cubs signed Reese McGuire to a minor league contract in January 2025.
  • McGuire played 44 games with the Chicago Cubs.
  • His batting statistics included a .226 batting average, 9 home runs, and 24 RBIs (runs batted in).
  • The Cubs decided not to tender a contract to McGuire before the Friday deadline.
  • McGuire is projected to earn around $2 million next season.
  • He will become a free agent and is looking for opportunities with other teams.
  • McGuire served as a backup catcher for the Cubs behind Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya.
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