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The Chicago Cubs signed Brandon Hughes to a one-year, minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. Hughes, 29, broke through with the Cubs in 2022 and had a great season.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / February 4

Two Former Diamondbacks Find New Homes on MiLB Deals

Recent reports revealed that a pair of former Diamondbacks have agreed to minor league deals across the National League. Left-handed reliever Brandon Hughes spent the majority of 2024 in Triple-A with the Reno Aces.

MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / January 31

Cubs Rekindle Connection, Adding LHP Brandon Hughes to Bullpen

In an intriguing move signaling both a homecoming and a strategic play, the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a minor-league deal with left-handed pitcher Brandon Hughes.

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MLB News / Cubs Insider / January 31

Cubs Sign Brad Keller, Old Friend Brandon Hughes to Minor League Deals

The Cubs may not be major league moves despite all kinds of reports about their activity, but they remain aggressive in the depth department. Sources informed CI on Wednesday that they were nearing a deal with Brad Keller, and that the pact was officially announced late Friday morning.

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / Bleacher Nation / January 31

Hey, Old Friend Brandon Hughes is Coming Back!

This is a fun one. Per Patrick Mooney at The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are finalizing an agreement to bring back lefty Brandon Hughes on a minor league deal.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 22

Diamondbacks Non-Tender Brandon Hughes, Tender 29 Players' Contracts

The Arizona Diamondbacks have tendered contracts to 29 players. The only non-tender was left-hand reliever Brandon Hughes. Hughes was brought in during spring training last year, and made several appearances for the team in 2024.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / October 11

Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Brandon Hughes

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Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 2

Diamondbacks Outright Brandon Hughes, Thyago Vieira

The Diamondbacks announced that both right-hander Thyago Vieira and left-hander Brandon Hughes have been sent outright to Triple-A Reno. Vieira was already off the 40-man roster because he was designated for assignment last week when the club acquired lefty A.J.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Sports / June 29

Diamondbacks reinstate Zac Gallen to start vs. A’s, option Brandon Hughes

The Arizona Diamondbacks reinstated ace starting pitcher Zac Gallen from the 15-day injured list to take the mound Saturday against the Oakland Athletics.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Burn City Sports / June 23

Diamondbacks send down Tommy Henry, call up Brandon Hughes

Before the series finale against the Phillies, the Diamondbacks have optioned left-hander Tommy Henry to Triple-A Reno. Taking his place on the roster will be left-handed reliever Brandon Hughes.

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