It appears that the Cubs’ non-roster invitee list has been bumped to 20 after signing 31-year-old Efren Navarro to a minor league deal. The deal was first reported by Baseball America’s Anthony Fenech, who offers some brief insight on Navarro as well.
First baseman Efren Navarro has signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs, I’m told. He receives an invitation to Major League spring training.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) January 28, 2018
Navarro, 31, is a solid defensive first baseman and swings left-handed. He played 23 games with the Tigers last year.