Overview
- Multiple outlets reported the agreement, and the Associated Press confirmed it is pending a physical through a person familiar with the deal.
- Thielbar, 38, posted a 2.64 ERA across 67 appearances last season for Chicago and added 3 2/3 scoreless postseason innings.
- He recorded 25 holds, held left-handed hitters to a .161 average, and set a career-high 40.7% ground-ball rate.
- The move marks the Cubs’ third bullpen addition this offseason, following lefty Hoby Milner (one year, $3.75 million) and right-hander Phil Maton (two years, $14.5 million).
- Thielbar gives Craig Counsell a second left-handed option and helps bridge to young closer Daniel Palencia, with the front office maintaining flexibility for further pitching moves.