Cubs Secure One-Year Contract with Third Baseman Patrick Wisdom

Six Players Offered 2024 Contracts, Three Relievers Become Free Agents

Chicago Cubs and third baseman Patrick Wisdom agree to a $2,725,000, one-year contract.
Cubs offer 2024 contracts to six arbitration-eligible players including pitchers Justin Steele, Adbert Alzolay, Mark Leiter Jr., Julian Merryweather, infielder Nick Madrigal and outfielder Mike Tauchman.
Relievers Codi Heuer, Brandon Hughes and Ethan Roberts fail to receive contract offers, making them free agents.
Patrick Wisdom, despite a low batting average of .205, is valued for his hard-hitting ability with a 19.2 percent barrel rate.
Justin Steele emerges as a key player with a 16-5 record and a 3.06 ERA in 30 starts, while Adbert Alzolay secures the closer role with a 2.67 ERA and 22 saves.