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Cubs Reach One-Year Deal to Bring Tyler Austin Back to MLB

Reports cite his six-season power surge in Japan as the catalyst for a low-cost move.

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 04: A view of a Chicago Cubs baseball cap on the stairs of the dugout during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on June 04, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Austin agreed to a one-year major league contract worth about $1.25 million with incentives, pending formal team announcement.
  • The 34-year-old first baseman starred for Yokohama in NPB, compiling a .293/.377/.568 slash line over six seasons.
  • Reports highlight a career-best 2024 in Japan and a 2025 output of .280/.363/.502 with 12 home runs across 71 games.
  • Austin has not appeared in MLB since 2019 and carries a .219/.292/.451 line with 33 homers over 209 big-league games.
  • The agreement was first detailed by Jon Heyman and Jeff Passan, positioning Austin as a low-cost right-handed power option after his successful stint overseas.