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The Chicago Cubs keep making win-now moves and added left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar on a one-year major league deal according to MLB Trade Rumors.<\/p>\n

Cubs sign Caleb Thielbar to one-year deal<\/h2>\n

The 37-year-old didn\u2019t have his best season with the Minnesota Twins in 2024, but the fact he has a career 3.38 ERA is hard to ignore. He could definitely help the Cubs bullpen and even become a late-inning contributor given his experience and profile. Chicago is committed to keeping adding to their bullpen after bringing in Eli Morgan via trade, Rob Zastryzny by waivers, and now Thielbar.<\/p>\n

Thielbar\u2019s 2024 was rocky, to say the least. He experienced control issues that took his walk rate all the way up to 11.1 percent, and finished with a 5.32 ERA. He had to deal with a hamstring strain and it might have had a toll on his numbers.<\/p>\n

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Thielbar can help the Cubs bullpen despite his rocky 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Cubs, however, are banking on his flawless track record. Thielbar is a student of the game who constantly looks for ways to improve and remain in the elite. It\u2019s important not to overlook the fact that he delivered a strong 3.21 ERA, a 30.2% strikeout rate, and a 7.4 percent walk rate over 174 frames from 2020-23. That was by far the best stretch of his career.<\/p>\n

There is virtually no risk on the Cubs\u2019 part, as it is only a one-year deal. The potential reward could be significant, as Thielbar can definitely be a solution for those tough final outs of each game.<\/p>\n

The Cubs continue their solid off-season as they try to find their way back to the postseason. They have already added star outfielder Kyle Tucker, got rid of Cody Bellinger\u2019s hefty contract while adding a solid swingman in Cody Poteet, and improved their rotation with Matthew Boyd.<\/p>\n

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