As first reported by Jon Heyman, the Cubs have re-signed righty reliever Junichi Tazawa to a minor league deal. The Tribune’s Mark Gonzales confirmed the report, adding that Tazawa will remain in Mesa at extended spring training and will earn $900,000 if he is called up to the majors.
Confirming report by @JonHeyman that Junichi Tazawa has re-signed with Cubs, this time on minor league deal. will start in extended spring training. $900,000 if makes majors.
— Mark Gonzales (@MDGonzales) March 26, 2019
The Cubs released Tazawa last week, likely in a procedural move to keep a roster spot open and avoid paying him a $100,000 retention bonus.