Cubs Transactions since the last episode.

• March 15, 2022
  • Signed RHP Chris Martin to add to the bullpen (1 yr, $2.5M/ 35 y.o.)
    • No, not the lead singer of Coldplay
    • Played with the Atlanta Braves in 2021
• March 16, 2022
  • Signed OF Seiya Suzuki (5 yr / $85M)
    • Add in the posting fee, and the deal is pretty close to 100M
    • In 2021 batted: .317/.433/.639 with 38 home runs in 533 plate appearances for the Hiroshima Carp
    • Hit at least 25 HRs in the past six seasons
    • 5x NPB All-Star
  • Signed LHP Steven Brault (TBD) - rotation help/depth
    • Was a MLB deal but shifted to a mL deal due to an injury setback
    • Played with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2021
  • Signed RHP David Robertson (1 yr / $3.5M with up to $1.5M in incentives)
    • Bullpen Vet
    • Coming off TJ surgery in late 2019
    • Just came back last year with Rays
  • Signed LHP Daniel Norris (1.75 m with 2 mil in incentives)
    • Played with Detroit Tigers + Milwaukee Brewers
• March 17, 2022
  • Signed RHP Adrian Sampson (NRI/mL deal)
    • Previous Cubs mL brought back into the org
  • Signed IF Jonathan Villar (1 yr. / $6M - club opt for 2023)
    • Played with the NY Mets last season
  • Signed RHP Robert Gsellman (NRI/mL deal)
    • Played with the NY Mets last season
  • Signed RHP Mychel Givens ($3.5MM, and there’s a $1.5MM buyout on a 2023 mutual option. He can make up to $6.25MM in bonuses)
    • Played with the Colorado Rockies + Cincinnati Reds in 2021
  • Signed LHP Brandon Leibrandt (NRI/mL deal)
    • Played with the Miami Marlins in 2020 and in their farm system in ‘21
• March 19, 2022
  • Signed LHP Drew Smyly (1 yr / $5.25M; up to 2.5M in incentives)
    • Previously with the Cubs during his rehab but never pitched for them
    • Played with the defending Champion Atlanta Braves in 2021

Next Episode later this week, I will go over my thoughts on the 2022 Starting Rotation, and who could compete for the Closer role.