The Cubs are bringing righty reliever Yency Almonte back on a minor-league deal, as first reported by Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Almonte was acquired along with Michael Busch in the deal that sent Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope to the Dodgers. Almonte appeared in 15.2 innings for the 2024 squad, posting a 3.45 ERA with 20 strikeouts before a shoulder strain sidelined him in July.
The Cubs are bringing back pitcher Yency Almonte on a minor league deal. He appeared in 17 games for them last year. Has a career 4.