CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar on a one-year Major League contract. The 40-man roster stands at 40 players.
Thielbar, 30, has played all eight of his major league seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Last season, he went 2-4 with a 5.32 (28 ER/47.1 IP) ERA in 59 relief appearances. Over his major league career, he is 23-12 with four saves and a 3.38 ERA (120 ER/320.0 IP) in 347 games as a reliever in two separate stints with the Twins (2013 – 15 and 2020-2024). He was awarded the Twins Bill Boni Outstanding Rookie Award in 2013 after going 3-2 with a 1.76 ERA in his first major league campaign.
He has made 50-plus appearances in three of the last four major league seasons (2021 – 59, 2022 – career-high 67 and 2024 – 59). In 2021, he won a career-high seven games and turned in a 3.23 ERA.
Originally selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 18th round of the 2009 draft of out South Dakota State, Thielbar is a native of Northfield, Minn. In addition to his time with the Twins and Brewers organizations, he has also played in the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres farm systems.
The Chicago Cubs have made a big move in the offseason, signing left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar to a one-year deal. Thielbar, who previously played for the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, brings a wealth of experience and talent to the Cubs’ bullpen.
The 34-year-old reliever had a standout season in 2021, posting a 2.30 ERA and striking out 62 batters in 58.2 innings pitched. Thielbar’s ability to get left-handed hitters out makes him a valuable asset to any pitching staff, and the Cubs are excited to add him to their roster.
With Thielbar on board, the Cubs’ bullpen is shaping up to be a force to be reckoned with in the upcoming season. Fans can look forward to seeing Thielbar take the mound and shut down opposing hitters in crucial situations.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Cubs’ offseason moves as they prepare for the 2022 season. Caleb Thielbar is sure to make a big impact in Chicago, and fans can’t wait to see him in action.
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