Summary
The Chicago Cubs signed Charlie Barnes, a left-handed pitcher with experience in both Major League Baseball (MLB) and international leagues. Barnes, who has played in the Korean Baseball Organization and the Dominican Winter League, will join the Cubs on a minor-league contract with hopes of returning to the MLB.
Key Facts
- Charlie Barnes is a 30-year-old left-handed pitcher.
- Barnes previously pitched for the Minnesota Twins in the MLB.
- He spent the last four years pitching for the Lotte Giants in South Korea.
- Barnes recently played in the Dominican Winter League.
- He signed a minor-league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
- Barnes has a four-pitch mix and can throw a fastball up to 90 mph.
- He previously played for Triple-A Louisville in the Cincinnati Reds organization.
- The Cubs may use Barnes in the bullpen if he joins their MLB roster.
