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Cubs Ink Familiar Pitcher for Depth
2 Nov
Summary
- Cubs re-signed pitcher Gabe Klobosits to a minor league deal.
- Klobosits posted a 3.51 ERA in 33.1 innings in Triple-A last season.
- This move adds experienced depth as the Cubs address pitching needs.
The Chicago Cubs are actively working to strengthen their pitching staff this offseason, a key priority after falling short of postseason goals. President of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has acknowledged the need for significant improvements in this area to compete.
As part of these efforts, the Cubs have re-signed right-handed pitcher Gabe Klobosits to a minor league contract. The 31-year-old righty spent the 2026 season with the Cubs' Triple-A Iowa affiliate, recording a 3.51 ERA across 33.1 innings pitched.
Klobosits brings a wealth of experience, having previously been part of the systems of the Washington Nationals, Oakland Athletics, and Toronto Blue Jays. His major league experience includes 11.1 innings with the Nationals in 2021. This move provides the Cubs with an inexpensive, familiar arm for evaluation and potential depth.
The addition of Klobosits is seen as a depth move rather than a solution to the team's larger pitching needs. However, it allows the organization to retain a pitcher they know well as they continue constructing their roster for the upcoming 2027 season.
