The Chicago Cubs on Monday continued to add more pitching depth by signing left-handed reliever Manny Parra to a minor league contract. The news was first reported by the Chicago Tribune’s Mark Gonzales on his Twitter account and Parra will also receive an invite to spring training.
Parra, 33, was a former starter who has pitched primarily out of the bullpen since 2012. Parra spent the last three seasons with the Reds, and he compiled a 1-2 record with a 3.90 ERA in 40 appearances last season.
The southpaw struck out 23 in 32 1/3 innings pitched and had a 45.