The Chicago Cubs are adding to their bullpen.
They have agreed to a minor league deal with right-handed reliever Tyler Duffey, The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney reports.
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Per Mooney: Source: The Cubs are adding pitcher Tyler Duffey as a non-roster invite who will compete for a bullpen job in spring training. Duffey made 295 appearances for the Twins across the last eight seasons, and the Cubs have a good track record with those types of free-agent relievers.
Minnesota released Duffey in August. He first signed a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers, opted out, then signed a deal with the New York Yankees.
In seven appearances for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, gave up seven runs and recorded a save. He never saw major league action and elected free agency in November.
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Prior to this summer, the Twins were the only organization the 32-year-old knew, having made his major league debut there in 2015.
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