The Chicago Cubs brought back a familiar face Monday when they announced that they are signing Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league deal. Bethancourt, 34, was with the Cubs in the latter half of the 2024 season.
The Chicago Cubs reportedly added a reinforcement to their catching depth chart Monday, signing Christian Bethancourt to a contract that will be worth $1.6 million if he makes the team's major league roster.
To this point in the MLB offseason, the Chicago Cubs have still not made a major impact move in free agency. While the rumors have been swirling, Jed Hoyer and the front office have remained focused on adding depth to the roster.
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The Cubs and catcher Christian Bethancourt have agreed to a minor league deal, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He would make $1.6MM if in the majors.
Chicago Cubs fans are still waiting for president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer to make a big move this offseason, but the organization shored up its catching depth on Monday afternoon.
With spring training around the corner, the Toronto Blue Jays have added to their minor-league depth, agreeing to contracts with catcher Christian Bethancourt and left-hander Richard Lovelady on Wednesday.
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The Chicago Cubs did more than just stage a miraculous comeback against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday. They completed a sweep, hung around in the Wild Card race and made history in the process.
All hope looked lost for the Chicago Cubs yesterday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Entering the seventh inning, the Cubs trailed the Pirates 10-3. Chicago had been dominated all game long and usually this year that would have resulted in the team slipping away quietly to another loss.
The Chicago Cubs have been in search of a consistent presence behind the plate for a while now, and their recent call-up, Christian Bethancourt, might just be the answer they’ve been looking for.
Christian Bethancourt capped a career day with a go-ahead two-run single in the top of the ninth, lifting the Chicago Cubs to an improbable 14-10 win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
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Roughly two months after being released, veteran catcher Christian Bethancourt joined a rare group, playing a massive role in a 14-10 come-from-behind victory by the Chicago Cubs over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
When the Chicago Cubs picked up Christian Bethancourt in early July, it hardly seemed like the type of move that would make a difference. The Cubs were toast, and so was Bethancourt.
Former San Diego Padres catcher Christian Bethancourt and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal on Friday, per the Major League Baseball transaction log.
After signing Tomas Nido, the Chicago Cubs are not done adding to their catching depth. This time, the team is signing veteran Christian Bethancourt to a minor-league deal. The 32-year-old spent time with the Miami Marlins before being DFA'd in June.
The Miami Marlins have designated catcher Christian Bethancourt for assignment after acquiring him this past offseason. In his place, they have called up catcher Ali Sanchez from Triple-A Jacksonville.
Bethancourt appeared in 38 games for the Fish and hit .159/.198/.268 over 88 plate appearances. He struck out 22 times while drawing three walks and collecting 13 hits.
The Miami Marlins placed Christian Bethancourt on the bereavement list Saturday while fellow catcher Jhonny Pereda was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville.
After being claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Guardians earlier in the offseason, catcher Christian Bethancourt is on the move again - this time to Miami.
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