Free agent outfielder Michael Conforto has agreed to a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to sources who spoke to ESPN. The deal gives the veteran outfielder an opportunity to compete for a spot in the organization after a difficult 2025 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, during which he hit .199.
Conforto, a left-handed hitter, enters this agreement looking to re-establish his form and timing at the plate. His most recent season in Los Angeles did not match the offensive production he showed earlier in his career, prompting a reset in the minors as he works to regain consistency. A minor league deal typically includes an invitation to major league spring training, though specific terms were not disclosed.
For the Cubs, adding Conforto provides additional depth and competition in the outfield mix. Chicago gains an experienced player with years of major league service time who can potentially contribute if he performs well in the minors and earns a promotion. The move carries limited risk for the team while offering potential upside if Conforto can rebound.
Conforto’s decision to accept a minor league deal reflects the current stage of his career, as he looks to show enough in camp and in the minors to warrant another opportunity at the major league level. His track record as an established outfielder gives the Cubs a player familiar with high-leverage situations and big-market expectations.
The agreement also underscores how teams continue to look for low-cost ways to bolster organizational depth late in the offseason and into spring training. Conforto will now aim to use this chance with Chicago to reset and potentially work his way back to the majors, while the Cubs evaluate how he fits into their broader roster plans over the course of the season.
Further details of the contract, including any performance incentives or opt-outs, were not immediately available.
