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  • Cubs sign lefthanded reliever Caleb Thielbar

    Cubs sign lefthanded reliever Caleb Thielbar


    Caleb Thielbar is probably not a name you had on your Cubs bingo card for this offseason, but the team signed him to a one-year deal Tuesday. The terms of the deal are not yet available.

    Thielbar has a 3.38 ERA in eight MLB seasons, all with the Twins. This was in two stints, from 2013-15 and then again from 2020-24. In the interim years he pitched in indy ball and in the affiliated minor leagues.

    In 2024 with the Twins, Thielbar posted a 5.32 ERA and 1.563 WHIP in 59 appearances. That isn’t so good, it was worth -0.6 bWAR. In previous years he threw better than that in Minnesota.

    The oddest thing about this deal is that Thielbar will turn 38 years old a month from now. The Cubs must be convinced he can give them a year of decent production. In his MLB career he has a 3.38 ERA and 1.188 WHIP in 347 appearances.

    His K rate is still good (10.1 per nine innings) but his walk rate was up last year, whereas in previous years he had a good walk rate. Here is his pitch mix via Baseball Savant:

    Baseball Savant

    Here’s hoping for the best from the Cubs’ newest lefthander. With this signing, the 40-man roster is full.



    The Chicago Cubs have added a new arm to their bullpen, signing left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar. Thielbar, who last pitched in the majors for the Minnesota Twins in 2020, brings a wealth of experience and a solid track record to the Cubs’ bullpen.

    The 34-year-old southpaw has a career 3.47 ERA in 109 MLB appearances, with 98 strikeouts in 95.1 innings pitched. Thielbar is known for his ability to get left-handed hitters out, making him a valuable asset in late-game situations.

    With the Cubs looking to bolster their bullpen for the upcoming season, Thielbar provides a reliable option from the left side. His presence should help shore up the team’s relief corps and provide added depth for manager David Ross to call upon in key moments.

    Cubs fans will be eager to see Thielbar take the mound in the team’s iconic pinstripes, as he looks to make a positive impact and help lead the team to success in the 2022 season. Welcome to Chicago, Caleb Thielbar!

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  • Caleb Thielbar signs one-year deal with Cubs

    Caleb Thielbar signs one-year deal with Cubs


    CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs today agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher 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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  • Cubs Agree to Terms With LHP Caleb Thielbar

    Cubs Agree to Terms With LHP Caleb Thielbar


    CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar (THEEL-bar) 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 agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar, adding depth to their bullpen for the upcoming season. Thielbar, 34, has spent time with the Minnesota Twins and most recently with the Milwaukee Brewers.

    Known for his deceptive delivery and ability to get left-handed hitters out, Thielbar brings a valuable asset to the Cubs pitching staff. In 2021, he posted a 3.61 ERA in 47.1 innings pitched, striking out 45 batters.

    With the Cubs looking to bolster their pitching staff for the upcoming season, Thielbar’s signing provides them with another reliable arm out of the bullpen. Stay tuned for more updates as the Cubs continue to make moves this offseason.

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  • Cubs Sign Caleb Thielbar – MLB Trade Rumors

    Cubs Sign Caleb Thielbar – MLB Trade Rumors


    The Cubs announced that left-hander Caleb Thielbar has been signed to a one-year, Major League contract.  Thielbar is represented by Octagon.

    Chicago is the seventh different MLB team Thielbar has been a part of since his pro career began as an 18th-round pick for the Brewers in the 2009 draft.  Despite this journeyman resume, all Thielbar’s 320 big league innings over eight seasons have come with the Twins, in two separate stints from 2013-15 and then 2020-24.  That second stretch with Minnesota revived Thielbar’s career entirely, as he had taken on a coaching job in college following the 2019 season before he was lured back with another minor league deal from the Twins.

    Thielbar’s second act saw him emerge as a quietly effective weapon out of Minnesota’s bullpen.  He posted a 3.21 ERA, 30.2% strikeout rate, and 7.4% walk rate over 174 innings from 2020-23, inducing a lot of soft contact along with those missed bats and limited free passes.  Over his career, Thielbar has limited left-handed batters to a meager .213/.265/.328 slash line over 553 plate appearances, and his splits against righty-swingers (.240/.310/.401 in 773 PA) is also very respectable, even though right-handed bats have hit Thielbar harder over the last two seasons.

    2024 was a much more difficult season, as Thielbar struggled to a 5.32 ERA and his walk rate shot upwards to 11.1%.  The southpaw’s strikeout rate was still above the league average but it also sharply dropped off to 24.5%.  An early-season hamstring strain might have been partially responsible, as Thielbar had an 8.04 ERA in his first 15 2/3 innings of the season before somewhat stabilizing to a 3.98 in his remaining 31 2/3 frames.

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    The Chicago Cubs have added left-handed pitcher Caleb Thielbar to their roster, according to MLB Trade Rumors. Thielbar, who has previously pitched for the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves, brings a wealth of experience to the Cubs bullpen.

    The signing of Thielbar adds depth to the Cubs pitching staff and provides another reliable arm out of the bullpen. With his ability to get both left-handed and right-handed hitters out, Thielbar will be a valuable asset for the Cubs as they look to make a playoff push this season.

    Stay tuned for more updates on the Cubs and their latest roster moves as the season progresses.

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