Overview
- Chicago has an agreement with the right-hander on a $1.5 million contract with incentives that can raise it to $2 million, according to The Athletic via Yahoo Sports.
- Webb would be the fourth bullpen addition this offseason, joining Phil Maton, Caleb Thielbar and Hoby Milner.
- He is expected to work in middle or low-leverage spots rather than late-inning duty given a 93.4 mph average fastball.
- The Cubs are seeking gains from a relief group that ranked 11th in MLB ERA last season.
- A 14th-round pick by the Braves, Webb owns a 2.99 career ERA over 247 appearances since his 2019 debut across four teams.