Overview
- The contract includes an invitation to Major League camp, giving McCormick a path to showcase himself in spring training.
- He will compete for an Opening Day roster spot as Chicago looks to shore up outfield and bench depth.
- McCormick struggled through 2024–25 with hamstring, hand, and oblique injuries, appearing in 94 and 64 games and posting near-.210 batting averages each season.
- A reliable defender across all three outfield spots, he logged 2 Outs Above Average and 2 Runs Prevented in 2025.
- The former 2022 World Series winner with Houston was placed on waivers in November and is noted for key postseason moments, including a pivotal catch in the Fall Classic.