Overview

• Hamilton’s contract was finalized on Aug. 31, keeping him eligible for a potential postseason roster spot.
• Manager Craig Counsell described late additions as contingency moves and signaled long-shot odds for Hamilton to make the playoff roster.
• According to the MLB transactions log, Hamilton was assigned to the Arizona Complex League and had not appeared in a game as of Friday afternoon.
• Hamilton last played in MLB in 2023 and has stayed active in Mexico and winter ball, totaling 87 steals in 142 games during that span.
• The Cubs have also added low-cost depth with Carlos Santana, Austin Gomber, Joe Ross and a waiver claim of Aaron Civale as roster insurance for September.