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Tyler Austin, Cubs Agree on One-Year Deal
Free-agent first baseman Tyler Austin has agreed to a one-year major-league deal with the Chicago Cubs, sources tell Jeff Passan of ESPN. The contract is worth $1.25 million, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. Austin, 34, is a former New York Yankees prospect who has spent the last five seasons in Japan. In 2024, Austin won the NPB batting title when he hit .316 while collecting 25 home runs in 106 games for the Yokohama Bay Stars. Austin's biggest flaws are his high strikeout rate and ongoing injury concerns. He has appeared in more than 100 games just once over the past five seasons. With the Cubs, he currently projects as the backup first baseman behind Michael Busch, making him safe to leave off your fantasy radar for now.
Source: Jeff Passan
Source: Jeff Passan
