Summary
The Chicago Cubs have signed pitcher Trent Thornton to a minor-league deal. Thornton, a veteran who played for the Mariners and Blue Jays, will compete for a bullpen spot in spring training. He joins other new and returning players in the Cubs' efforts to strengthen their team.
Key Facts
- The Cubs signed Trent Thornton to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.
- Thornton played seven years in Major League Baseball (MLB) and was a middle reliever for the Mariners last season.
- He sustained a torn Achilles injury in July 2023 but has been practicing and hopes to be ready for the new season.
- Thornton has a career ERA of 4.38, which measures his effectiveness as a pitcher, with 379 strikeouts across 401 innings.
- Other new pitchers joining the Cubs include Charlie Barnes, Corbin Martin, Jeff Brigham, and Collin Snider.
- Veteran pitchers Phil Maton, Hunter Harvey, Jacob Webb, and Hoby Milner have also joined the Cubs.
- Caleb Thielbar, a left-handed pitcher, is returning to the Cubs for the 2024 season.
- The Cubs lost two key pitchers from last season: Andrew Kittredge and Drew Pomeranz.
