{"id":176970,"date":"2026-04-16T00:50:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T00:50:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=176970"},"modified":"2026-04-16T00:50:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T00:50:52","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8-big-move-for-the-cubs-chicago-signs-7-year-mlb-veteran-amid-injury-troubles-is-this-the-depth-theyve-been-missing-%f0%9f%91%87-a-veterans-return-cubs-make-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=176970","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8 BIG MOVE FOR THE CUBS: Chicago Signs 7-Year MLB Veteran Amid Injury Troubles \u2014 Is This the Depth They\u2019ve Been Missing? \ud83d\udc47 A Veteran\u2019s Return: Cubs Make a Critical Signing to Strengthen the Roster \u2014 What Will This Player Bring to the Team\u2019s Struggling Lineup?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-featured-container-id\">\n<div id=\"post-featured\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-943470076.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 95vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-943470076.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all&amp;w=780 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-943470076.jpg?quality=15&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-943470076.jpg?quality=35&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1350 1350w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Sign 7-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles\" width=\"780\" height=\"527\" \/><\/figure>\n<div>\n<p>Getty<\/p>\n<p>SAN FRANCISCO, CA &#8211; APRIL 08: Ty Blach #50 of the San Francisco Giants pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the top of the first inning at AT&amp;T Park on April 8, 2018 in San Francisco, California. 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Henderson\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.<\/p>\n<p>The Cubs are coming off a 10-4 win on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Alex Bregman led the team with three hits.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the series is tied up at 1-1.<\/p>\n<h2>Chicago Cubs Sign 7-Year Player<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_5910240\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg 6000w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=2048,1365 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=782,521 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=780,520 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=425,283 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=254,169 254w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=270,180 270w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=225,150 225w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2170745701.jpg?resize=242,161 242w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Sign 7-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5910240\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5910240\">GettyTy Blach #50 of the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at American Family Field on September 07, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Cubs have dealt with a lot of injuries this season.<\/p>\n<p>According to MLB Rumors, the team has now signed Ty Blach to a minor league deal.<\/p>\n<p>The 35-year-old last played in an MLB game during the 2024 season.<\/p>\n<p>Tommy Birch of Des Moines Register wrote (on Tuesday): \u201cThe Cubs have signed LHP Ty Blach and assigned him to the @IowaCubs. No official word but I\u2019m guessing this is a minor league deal.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5910257\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg 5510w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2157779632_7f5157.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, 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aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5910257\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5910257\">GettyStarting pitcher Ty Blach #50 of the Colorado Rockies throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning at Coors Field on June 15, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Blach\u2019s MLB Career<\/h2>\n<p>Blach was picked in the fifth round of the 2012 MLB Draft.<\/p>\n<p>He spent the first three and a half seasons of his career with the San Francisco Giants.<\/p>\n<p>During the 2018 season, Blach went 6-7 with a 4.25 ERA in 47 games (13 starts).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5910255\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-946006834-1.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-946006834-1.jpg 4028w, 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from 2022-24.<\/p>\n<p>Over 156 career games, he has gone 23-33 with a 5.42 ERA.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5910253\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg 4350w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=150,98 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=300,195 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=768,499 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=1024,666 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=1536,999 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=2048,1331 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=782,508 782w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=780,507 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=425,276 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=260,169 260w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=277,180 277w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-1172028975.jpg?resize=231,150 231w\" alt=\"Chicago Cubs Sign 7-Year MLB Player Amid Injury Troubles\" width=\"780\" height=\"507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5910253\" data-lazy-load=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-5910253\">GettyTy Blach #53 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches during the first game of a doubleheader against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 03, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>While Blach is far from his prime, he adds good depth to their organization.<\/p>\n<h2>Cubs Right Now<\/h2>\n<p>The Cubs are currently the last-place team in the National League Central with an 8-9 record in 17 games.<\/p>\n<p>They are 4-4 in the eight games they have played on the road away from Wrigley Field.<\/p>\n<p>Following their series with the Phillies, the Cubs will return home to host the New York Mets on Friday.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5887622\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg 5131w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=150,103 150w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=300,207 300w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=768,529 768w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=1024,706 1024w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=1536,1059 1536w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=2048,1412 2048w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=770,531 770w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=780,538 780w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=425,293 425w, https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GettyImages-2238642607.jpg?resize=245,169 245w, 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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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