The Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with free-agent pitcher Trevor Williams, according to sources. The deal is reportedly worth $X million.
Williams, 28, is coming off a tough 2020, going 2-8 with a 6.18 ERA in 11 starts for the Pirates last season. The right-hander is 31-37 with a 4.43 ERA in 94 Major-League starts. He was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh in November.
The Cubs have been searching for help to bolster the back of their starting rotation and after adding Kohl Stewart earlier in the week, Williams fills a need for both depth and experience.