Chicago Cubs, LHP Drew Smyly agree to 1-year contract

Published March 19, 2022 1:51 PM

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with Drew Smyly, adding another experienced pitcher to their staff. Smyly’s deal includes a mutual 2023 option. The 32-year-old Smyly went 11-4 with a 4.48 ERA in 29 games, 23 starts, for the World Series champion Braves last year. The Cubs also announced one-year deals with infielder Jonathan Villar and left-hander Daniel Norris. Infielder David Bote was placed on the 60-day injured list for his recovery from left shoulder surgery, and right-hander Tommy Nance was placed on the COVID-19-related IL.

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