The Chicago Cubs continued to add depth to the roster on Sunday, finalizing a deal to sign free agent outfielder and former All-Star (2017) Michael Conforto, according to New York Post columnist Jon Heyman. The deal is a minor league deal, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
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Conforto, who will turn 33 on March 1, played with the reigning World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, in 2025, batting .199 with an OPS of .637 and 12 home runs in 138 games. A veteran of 10 seasons, Conforto previously played with the San Francisco Giants (2023-24) and the New York Mets (2015-21), where he had the most success of his career.
Breaking: Michael Conforto to Cubs
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 23, 2026
Michael Conforto will give Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs a decent left-handed power bat
Conforto has seen a steady decline in his production over the last few seasons due to a chronic right shoulder injury, which caused him to miss the entire 2022 season. A former 30+ home run hitter could give the Cubs at least 20 home runs, doing so with the Giants in 2024.
Conforto will join an outfield rotation of left-fielder and Gold Glove winner Ian Happ, All-Star centerfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, outfielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki, and potentially Matt Shaw. Outfielders Kevin Alcantara and Justin Dean will also offer depth options in case of injury.
Unlikely to play 138 games as he did with the Dodgers (though it’s a possibility), Conforto will offer manager Craig Counsell a decent left-handed power bat to use off the bench, or platoon at either DH when Suzuki is in the field — Suzuki has taken some reps in centerfield and primarily plays right field — or play right field.
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