The Chicago Cubs are adding some starting pitching depth to their roster after having reportedly agreed to a minor league deal with 26-year-old Nick Neidert. According to Fansided’s Robert MurrayNeidert’s deal includes opt-out clauses which can be triggered on June 1 and July 1 of next season.
Neidert has seen some action at the Major League level with the Miami Marlins over the course of the past three seasons before being non-tendered. Over 49.0 innings pitched and eight starts, Neidert holds a career 4.59 ERA with a 1.449 WHIP.
In the minor leagues Neidert has found more success. At the Triple-A level last season he pitched to a 1.96 ERA over 46.0 innings pitched.
The right-hander was drafted in the second round of the 2015 MLB draft and was traded to Miami in 2017.
Neidert’s signing was a shrewd move by the Cubs front office to add productive depth to its pitching roster.
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