Summary
The Chicago Cubs lost infielder Corey Joyce to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who signed him as a free agent. Joyce played for the Cubs' minor league team last season and will not start at the major league spring training camp with the Pirates.
Key Facts
- Corey Joyce is an infielder who has moved from the Chicago Cubs to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Joyce signed a minor league contract with the Pirates.
- He played in the Cubs' Double-A team last season.
- Joyce had a .393 on-base percentage in Double-A last season.
- His batting average in six minor-league seasons is .240.
- Joyce did not receive an invitation to major league spring training.
- He might have better chances to play in the majors with the Pirates than he did with the Cubs.