Cubs sign 2 former Tigers
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have a pair of former Detroit Tigers left-handed pitchers, including agreeing to a one-year contract with starter Drew Smyly.
Smyly’s deal includes a mutual 2023 option. The 32-year-old Smyly, who adds another experienced hurler to the Cubs’ staff, went 11-4 with a 4.48 ERA in 29 games, 23 starts, for the World Series champion Braves last year.
The Cubs, who finished with a 71-91 record in 2021 after breaking up their 2016 championship core prior to the July 30 trade deadline, also announced one-year deals with infielder Jonathan Villar and left-hander Daniel Norris on Saturday.
Norris’ contract is worth $1.75 million, and the lefty can earn up to $2 million in incentives. Norris played for Detroit and Milwaukee last year, going 2-3 with a 6.16 ERA in 56 games.





