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Home»Cubs»The Chicago Cubs sign a decent reliever to a minor league deal
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The Chicago Cubs sign a decent reliever to a minor league deal

Zack CariolaBy Zack CariolaJanuary 20, 20253 Mins Read
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MLB: Game Two Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs Trevor Richards
MLB: Game Two Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins Aug 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor Richards (32) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Cubs have made it their main mission to add to their pitching depth all season, specifically adding to their bullpen.

The Cubs have added a ton of depth to their bullpen some far with signing guys like former Minnesota Twins lefty Caleb Thielbar to be one of their options. As well as signing both Ben Heller and Phil Bickford to be depth options in case of injury.

The Cubs made yet another mid-level move to add another piece to their bullpen depth after they missed out on top reliever Tanner Scott by bringing another veteran reliever in a minor league deal.

The Chicago Cubs sign veteran reliever to a minor league deal

MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays
MLB: Tampa Bay Rays at Toronto Blue Jays Chicago Cubs Jul 25, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) relieves pitcher Trevor Richards (33) in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

The Cubs and veteran reliever Trevor Richards have agreed on a minor league deal for this season per Aram Leighton of JustBB Media and the CallUpPod.

“The Cubs and RHP Trevor Richards have agreed to a minor league deal, sources tell @JustBB_Media”

The Cubs and RHP Trevor Richards have agreed to a minor league deal, sources tell @JustBB_Media

Richards, 31, pitched to a 4.55 ERA in 65 1/3 innings with the Blue Jays and Twins last season.

— Aram Leighton (@AramLeighton8) January 20, 2025

The 31-year-old Richards has pitched for five teams in his short seven-year career in the big leagues. Pitching for the Blue Jays, the Rays, the Marlins, the Brewers, and most recently the Minnesota Twins. Richards 2024 season started with the Toronto Blue Jays but ended with the Minnesota Twins when they traded him to the Twins at last year’s trade deadline.

Richards in 2024 and arsenal  

MLB: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs Aug 4, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor Richards (32) and catcher Christian Vazquez (8) celebrate the win over the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

The 6-2 righty had an ok season for both the Blue Jays and Twins making 55 appearances and having a record of 2-2 with a 4.55 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 65.1 innings pitched. Richards is a straight changeup/four-seam fastball guy for his arsenal using his changeup (53.6%) more than his fastball (46.4%). 

What does Richards bring to the Cubs? 

MLB: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins
MLB: Chicago White Sox at Minnesota Twins Chicago Cubs Aug 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor Richards (32) and catcher Christian Vázquez (8) celebrate after defeating the Chicago White Sox at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Illinois native will add valuable depth to the Cubs roster as well as experience in the middle and late innings of ball games. 

Injuries will always happen and in the bullpen, they happen all the time, and having another reliable arm down on the farm to turn to if needed is always a good option to have.  

The Chicago Cubs need to adjust their focus to these two areas

The Chicago Cubs need to adjust their focus to these two areas

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