Chafin reportedly returning to Cubs' bullpen

Posted February 03, 2021 12:00 am

Scot Gregor

Andrew Chafin didn't show much after he was acquired by the Cubs from the Diamondbacks at the Aug. 31 trade deadline last season.

On the injured list with a sprained finger until Sept. 20, Chafin was limited to 4 relief appearances. The left-hander gave up 1 run in 3 innings.

The Cubs obviously saw enough, and they've reportedly signed Chafin to a one-year contract. MLB.com reports the 30-year-old reliever agreed to a $2.25 million deal with a $5.25 million option (and $500,000 buyout) for the 2021 season.

Chafin gave up 6 runs in 6⅔ innings in 11 games with Arizona before being traded to the Cubs.

He was a steady relief pitcher for the Diamondbacks from 2014-19, and he gives Cubs manager David Ross a needed left-handed option out of the bullpen.

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