"Michael Conforto was looking to re-establish himself when he signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2025 season, but nothing went as he hoped. Conforto posted the worst season of his career, batting just .199/.305/.333 with 12 home runs, 54 runs scored, 36 RBI and an 83 wRC+. The Dodgers spent the offseason working with Conforto on his swing, and that continued throughout the year. Despite a few weeks of positive results, things never clicked for the left-handed hitter."
"Although things were bad for Conforto in L.A., he's been a positive offensive player throughout his MLB career. From his debut in 2015 with the New York Mets through 2024 with the San Francisco Giants, Conforto hit .251/.348/.456 with 167 home runs, 520 RBI and 514 runs with a 119 wRC+ in 1,012 games. In addition, the former All-Star had four separate seasons with a wRC+ greater than 125, two of which were above the 145 mark."
"He has now found that as according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Conforto is signing with the Chicago Cubs: Breaking: Michael Conforto to Cubs - Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 23, 2026 Multiple teams, including the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox, had interest in Conforto prior to him deciding to signing, but the Cubs and Dodgers have now essentially swapped outfielders with Conforto and Kyle Tucker."
Michael Conforto signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers before the 2025 season but posted the worst season of his career, hitting .199/.305/.333 with 12 home runs, 54 runs and 36 RBI, producing an 83 wRC+. The Dodgers worked on his swing throughout the offseason and season with only brief positive stretches, which limited his market in free agency. Conforto signed with the Chicago Cubs, a move that effectively swaps outfielders between the Cubs and Dodgers with Kyle Tucker. The Dodgers also claimed outfielder Jack Suwinski off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates following his designation for assignment.
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