Overview
- The agreement was reported Jan. 28 by Curt Hogg and includes an invitation to major-league spring training.
- McGuire will compete with top prospect Jeferson Quero and other catchers for the backup job behind Contreras.
- Because he has no minor-league options, placing him on the Opening Day roster would limit the club’s flexibility.
- He appeared in 44 games for the Cubs in 2025, hitting .226/.245/.444 while serving as Carson Kelly’s primary backup.
- The 2013 first-round pick has played parts of eight MLB seasons with four clubs and is regarded for his defense, and if he makes the roster he could have an October role on a team coming off three straight NL Central titles.