{"id":167664,"date":"2026-03-22T09:38:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:38:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=167664"},"modified":"2026-03-22T09:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:38:44","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-news-chicago-cubs-make-roster-decision-with-former-mets-player-in-a-strategic-move-the-cubs-have-made-a-decision-to-add-a-former-mets-player-to-their-roster-this-addition-coul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=167664","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING NEWS: CHICAGO CUBS MAKE ROSTER DECISION WITH FORMER METS PLAYER! In a strategic move, the Cubs have made a decision to add a former Mets player to their roster. 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(Photo by Jim McIsaac\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners by a score of 7-1 in their most recent spring training game.<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs will have three more exhibition games before their Opening Day showdown with the Washington Nationals on March 26.<\/p>\n<h2>Cubs Make Roster Decision With 6-Year Player<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5845468\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg 5478w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240179405.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With Former Mets Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5845468\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5845468\">GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 OCTOBER 09: Manager Craig Counsell of the Chicago Cubs speaks to the media during a press conference before game four of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Saturday, the Cubs announced a series of moves.<\/p>\n<p>One of those decisions involved Jeff Brigham.<\/p>\n<p>Patrick Mooney of The Athletic wrote: \u201cIn their latest round of roster cuts, the Cubs sent infielders Jefferson Rojas and B.J. Murray and right-handed pitcher Jeff Brigham to minor-league camp. On the last weekend of spring training, the club still has 41 players in major-league camp.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5847960\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg 3708w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=105,150 105w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=209,300 209w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=768,1100 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=715,1024 715w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=1073,1536 1073w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=1430,2048 1430w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=371,531 371w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=780,1117 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=425,609 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=118,169 118w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2263047013.jpg?resize=126,180 126w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With Former Mets Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"1117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5847960\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5847960\">GettyMESA, ARIZONA \u2013 FEBRUARY 17: Pitcher Jeff Brigham #40 of the Chicago Cubs poses for a portrait during photo day at Sloan Park on February 17, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brigham is coming off a year where he appeared in eight games for the Arizona Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n<p>He had signed with the Cubs over the offseason.<\/p>\n<p>Maddie Lee of The Los Angeles Times wrote (on January 8): \u201cCubs announce they have signed RHP Jeff Brigham to a minor-league contract with an invite to major-league spring training camp.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5847958\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg 4500w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=782,522 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=253,169 253w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1501008309.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With Former Mets Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5847958\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5847958\">GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA \u2013 JUNE 23: Jeff Brigham #43 of the New York Mets pitches during the sixth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Brigham\u2019s MLB Career<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5847968\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1510167663.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With Former Mets Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5847968\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5847968\">GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK \u2013 JULY 02: Jeff Brigham #43 of the New York Mets looks on before being removed from the game during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field on July 02, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Brigham was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 MLB Draft out of Washington.<\/p>\n<p>He has played six seasons for the Miami Marlins, New York Mets and Arizona Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Over 94 games, he has a 4-10 record with a 4.85 ERA.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online wrote (on June 2, 2023): \u201cJeff Brigham has been pretty good for the Mets: 3.26 ERA (2.78 xERA) 31.9 K% (90th percentile) .170 AVG (97th percentile) 28.6 Hard hit % (93rd percentile) His new cutter (throwing 16% of the time) is certainly part of the success.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5847964\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg 5472w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-1040387290.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With Former Mets Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5847964\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5847964\">GettyWASHINGTON, DC \u2013 SEPTEMBER 25: Starting pitcher Jeff Brigham #43 of the Miami Marlins throws to a Washington Nationals batter in the first inning at Nationals Park on September 25, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Looking At The Cubs<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5847978\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg 4664w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=1024,682 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-2240024959.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Make Roster Decision With Former Mets Player\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5847978\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5847978\">GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS \u2013 OCTOBER 08: Dansby Swanson #7 and Ian Happ #8 of the Chicago Cubs high five after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in game three of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Cubs are coming off a year where they went 92-70, which had them as the second-place team in the NL Central.<\/p>\n<p>They beat the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card round (before losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS).<\/p>\n<p>Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0 He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. 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