The Chicago Cubs have re-signed reliever Yency Almonte to a minor league deal after he was outrighted from their roster. The 30-year-old, acquired last winter, had 17 appearances last season before undergoing shoulder surgery that ended his season. Almonte has a solid Major League track record and offers the Cubs a look in hopes he can reestablish himself. With the Cubs' limited bullpen roster flexibility, Almonte represents a low-risk option as he works back into form.
The Cubs are re-signing reliever Yency Almonte to a minor league deal, following his injury-plagued season. He offers potential value without significant risk.
Almonte, 30, rejoining the Cubs gives them depth in the bullpen while he recovers from a shoulder strain that kept him out for most of last season.
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