Summary
The Chicago Cubs have signed pitcher Tyler Beede to a minor-league contract. Beede, originally a first-round pick for the San Francisco Giants, will join the Cubs for spring training as the team seeks to improve its pitching depth.
Key Facts
- The Chicago Cubs signed Tyler Beede on a minor-league contract with a spring training invite.
- Beede was the San Francisco Giants' first-round pick in the 2014 MLB Draft.
- He played a key role in Vanderbilt University's win at the 2014 College World Series.
- Beede has a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.55 over 71 major league games.
- Most recently, he played for the Cleveland Guardians in 2024.
- Beede has also played baseball in Japan and Mexico and made appearances for the Long Island Ducks.
- The Cubs are looking to strengthen their pitching staff as they enter the new season.
