Michael Conforto Signs Minor League Deal with Chicago Cubs

Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto, 33, has signed a one-year minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, aiming to rebound from a challenging 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers where he hit a career-low .199 with 12 homers and 36 RBI. He was benched and left off the Dodgers' postseason roster. The Cubs view this as a low-risk, high-reward move, hoping he can rediscover his previous form, which included a .251/.348/.456 career line and a 20-homer season two years ago.