Austin Romine Agrees With Cubs
4 years agoThe Chicago Cubs agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with free-agent catcher Austin Romine on Friday, according to sources. While Willson Contreras remains in trade rumors this offseason, the Cubs needed more catching depth after shipping Victor Caratini to the Padres along with starter Yu Darvish. Chicago also has Miguel Amaya, the team's No. 8 prospect, waiting in the wings, but he's expected to start the 2021 season in the minors. The 32-year-old Romine hit .238/.259/.323 with two home runs and 17 RBI in 37 games with the Tigers last year, but he was hitting .291 (.726 OPS) through August before a foul ball to his right knee caused him some issues down the stretch. Romine is more effective with the bat than with the glove, but he won't have much use in fantasy leagues unless the Cubs trade Contreras and open up more playing time for Romine.
Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian
Source: MLB.com - Jordan Bastian