SCOTTSDALE, Arizona — When I went to see Tyler Chatwood throw in a simulated game with Cubs minor leaguers Wednesday, the last thing I expected to see was a major league free agent taking at-bats and working out with the team.
But it sure looked like former Cub Chris Coghlan playing in that game, and Thursday we received confirmation:
Chris Coghlan has signed a minor-league deal with the #Cubs and started working out at their Arizona complex, as @bleedcubbieblue spotted. Coghlan, a veteran outfielder from the 2016 World Series team, will be in extended spring training.