The Chicago Cubs acquired Miguel Montero back in 2015 in a trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for two minor league pitching prospects. The Cubs received a proven two-time All-Star who solidified things behind the dish.
Montero’s first season on the North Side was his best as a Cub. He was the team’s primary catcher playing in 113 games. On the year he smacked 15 home runs while driving in 53 runs to go along with a .248 batting average.
Despite a strong campaign, the Cubs had a young, talented up-and-coming catcher by the name of Willson Contreras.