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Cubs agree with Zobrist

Infielder/outfielder Ben Zobrist has agreed to terms with the Cubs on a four-year worth $56 million. CBS Sports MLB Insider Jon Heyman has confirmed the deal. Heyman also reports that Zobrist has a no-trade provision for the first three years of the deal.

Zobrist, 34, is coming off a 2015 season for the Athletics and Royals in which he batted .276/.359/.450 with 13 homers and 36 doubles in 126 games. Zobrist for his career owns an OPS+ of 117, and he has been a remarkably consistent offensive performer since 2011.