"Last week, even as the Cubs were signing outfielder Chas McCormick to a minor league deal, Dylan Carlson was spotted working out in Arizona with the team. Fair to wonder, then, whether the Cubs were also going to try to bring in Carlson on a minor league deal as additional depth/upside/bench competition. Greg Zumach hears that, yes, Carlson is coming: There was some ambiguity about whether the Cubs would sign Dylan Carlson with Chas McCormick and Justin Dean in the organization, but it's my understanding Cubs are signing Carlson to an MiLB deal with a ST invite. He's battled health issues, but could be a nice add if healthy. https://t.co/bAQZqJNieJ- Greg Zumach (@IvyFutures) January 24, 2026"
"Note that neither the Carlson deal nor the McCormick deal are on the official team transaction register, but (1) I trust the reports, and (2) it's not at all uncommon for minor league deals to be reported long before they show up on the transactions page (usually backdated). Even with McCormick in the mix as a depth/competition/reclamation play, Dylan Carlson makes plenty of sense for the Cubs. Prior to the McCormick signing and the Justin Dean waiver claim, the Iowa Cubs outfield consisted of Kevin Alcantara - if he wasn't on the big league bench - and Parker Chavers, who is 27 and didn't hit at all in his first go at the level. Yes, guys like Jonathon Long and James Triantos can move out there if needed, and a guy like Brett Bateman is probably getting the bump to Triple-A."
Dylan Carlson was seen working out with the Cubs in Arizona and is reported to be signing a minor-league deal with a spring-training invite. The report from Greg Zumach notes Carlson has battled health issues but could provide useful depth if healthy. Neither Carlson's nor Chas McCormick's deals yet appear on the official transactions register, which is common for minor-league agreements to be reported before being posted. The Iowa Cubs outfield had limited veteran options, so adding Carlson would bolster emergency depth and allow prospects to stay in preferred developmental positions.
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