Former Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Signs with Cubs

Former Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton has signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, per the team’s transaction log.

Hamilton slashed .245/.298/.333 across six seasons with Cincinnati. He stole 277 bases over that time period.

Since then, he’s spent time with the Royals, the Braves, the Mets, the Cubs, the White Sox, and the Twins.

Hamilton was always known for his speed and spectacular defense in center field, but has always struggled to get on base consistently.

The 34-year-old is going to give it another shot to see if he can get back to the big leagues.

He last played in the Major Leagues with the White Sox in May of 2023.