"What matters now is that Ben Heller is healthy enough now to pitch in Spring Training games, is in the Cubs organization on a minor league deal, and will presumably be trying to work his way back to health and effectiveness in the weeks and months ahead. He has been a very effective pitcher at Triple-A and at times in MLB (in very limited stints), but obviously health has been a significant impediment."
"I wouldn't quite put him in the reclamation reliever group with guys who are actively competing for a big league bullpen job out of camp (Corbin Martin, Collin Snider, Trent Thornton, and Jeff Brigham, for example), but it's not inconceivable that, after some time at Iowa, Heller could be back on the radar."
Ben Heller, a 34-year-old reliever, has returned to the Cubs organization on a minor league deal and is actively pitching in Spring Training games. The exact timeline of his transactions remains unclear due to incomplete public reporting, but he was released in May 2025 and subsequently re-signed before being placed on the injury list. Heller did not pitch competitively during the 2025 season. While he has demonstrated effectiveness at Triple-A and in limited MLB appearances, injuries have significantly impacted his career. He is not currently competing for a guaranteed bullpen spot but could potentially work his way back to consideration after rehabilitation at Iowa.
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