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Cubs to Sign 30-Year-Old Righty with Blue Jays, Nationals Ties: Report

Cubs to Sign 30-Year-Old Righty with Blue Jays, Nationals Ties: Report

Summary

The Chicago Cubs have signed pitcher Gabe Klobosits to a minor-league deal. Klobosits, who last played in Major League Baseball in 2021, has recently been playing in independent leagues. He is known for his fast pitching speed.

Key Facts

  • Gabe Klobosits is 30 years old and a right-handed pitcher.
  • He was initially drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2017.
  • Klobosits played briefly in the MLB in 2021 with a 5.56 ERA in 11 games.
  • He spent time in Triple-A with the Athletics and Blue Jays organizations.
  • In 2022 and 2023, he played in independent leagues with a 2.05 ERA in 70 games.
  • Klobosits can throw pitches up to 98 miles per hour.
  • The Cubs signed him to a minor-league contract as a potential bullpen candidate.

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