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The Chicago Cubs were busy on Wednesday, making a few deals that included trading for catcher Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash. The 29-year-old gives the Cubs much-needed depth at the catcher position, where the organization is currently lacking. Before anyone freaks out, the Cubs did not trade for Thaiss to be their backup catcher at the major league level. Right?<\/p>\n

Thaiss has 245 MLB games under his belt all coming with the Angels. He debuted in 2019, and since then has posted a career 83 wRC+. No, he\u2019s not going to give the Cubs a boost offensively at catcher, but he\u2019s more than capable of stepping in if needed throughout the season.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the assumption here as the Cubs can non-tender Thaiss by Friday\u2019s deadline and then retain him on a minor league deal or try to squeeze him through waivers and if he goes unclaimed the Cubs can outright him off the 40-man roster and keep him as Triple-A depth to begin the season.<\/p>\n

The Cubs made room for Thaiss on Wednesday by designating right-handed reliever Trey Wingenter for assignment.<\/p>\n

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The #Cubs today acquired C Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels for a cash consideration.<\/p>\n

In a corresponding move, RHP Trey Wingenter has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. pic.twitter.com\/lOcS3TAoGo<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\u2014 Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) November 20, 2024<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Angels DFA\u2019d Thaiss last week after signing veteran catcher Travis d\u2019Arnaud to a two-year contract.<\/p>\n

In 2024, Thaiss appeared in 57 games and slashed .204\/.323\/.299, recording an 83 wRC+ which matched his career mark. He\u2019s a patient hitter, recording a walk rate of 12.6% throughout his career, including a 15.1 BB% in 2024, but that also comes with a career 29.3 K%. Thaiss hit 9 home runs in 307 plate appearances during the 2023 season, the best offensive output of his career.<\/p>\n

Nothing special on defense and just an all-around stereotypical backup catcher. But again, let\u2019s hope that Thaiss isn\u2019t actually the only move the Cubs make at the catcher position this offseason. That would be extremely upsetting or if that is the case, then it means the team really believed in Miguel Amaya\u2019s second-half turnaround in 2024.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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