"He would make $1.6MM if in the majors. He'll presumably be in major league camp in spring training. Bethancourt, 34, was a Cub in his most recent stint in the big leagues. Chicago rostered him in the second half of the 2024 season. He performed well in a small sample. He took 59 plate appearances in 24 games with a strong .281/.305/.509 batting line in that time."
"The Blue Jays signed Bethancourt to a minor league deal last offseason. He spent 2025 with Triple-A Buffalo without getting a call up to the majors. Toronto's catchers stayed relatively healthy this year but Bethancourt also didn't do himself any favors. As mentioned, his offense has been inconsistent and he hit .173/.219/.332 for the Bisons this year. Though he's coming off a down year at the plate, there's no harm in this deal for the Cubs."
Christian Bethancourt agreed to a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs that pays $1.6MM if he reaches the majors and likely places him in major-league spring training camp. He rejoined the Cubs after a 2024 stint in which he hit .281/.305/.509 across 59 plate appearances. Bethancourt's offensive track record is inconsistent, and he spent 2025 with Triple-A Buffalo after signing with Toronto, hitting .173/.219/.332. The Cubs' catching depth is unsettled following the non-tender of Reese McGuire; Carson Kelly, Miguel Amaya and Moisés Ballesteros remain on the depth chart with varying concerns.
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