Chicago Cubs Sign Catcher Carson Kelly to Two-Year Deal

Kelly's $11.5 million contract follows a trade for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, bolstering the Cubs' roster for 2025.

The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent catcher Carson Kelly to a two-year contract worth $11.5 million, with a mutual option for 2027.
Kelly, 30, is expected to share catching duties with Miguel Amaya, providing depth and experience behind the plate.
The deal includes performance bonuses, allowing Kelly to earn up to an additional $500,000 annually in 2025 and 2026 based on the number of starts he makes.
Kelly had a solid 2024 season, hitting .238 with nine home runs and 37 RBIs across 91 games, following a midseason trade to the Texas Rangers.
The signing comes on the same day the Cubs traded for All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker, signaling a strong push to strengthen the roster for the upcoming season.