Right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Saturday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement is pending a physical.
The addition of Harvey is the latest move in a bullpen makeover for the Cubs, who have added Phil Maton, Hoby Milner and Jacob Webb and re-signed Caleb Thielbar.
Harvey, 31, was slowed by injuries last season with the Kansas City Royals. He pitched in 12 games and was 1-0 with 11 strikeouts in 10 2/3 shutout innings.
The 22nd pick in the 2013 draft by the Baltimore Orioles, Harvey is 10-11 with a 3.11 ERA in 182 games with 201 career strikeouts in 185 innings with the Orioles, Washington Nationals and Royals.
The Cubs are looking for a return trip to the postseason after they made the playoffs last season for the first time since 2020. Brad Keller and Drew Pomeranz — two key relievers for the Cubs — departed in free agency.
The Cubs also brought back right-hander Colin Rea, 35, on a one-year deal with a club option for 2027 and reportedly added infielder/outfielder Tyler Austin on a one-year contract. Austin, 34, spent the last six seasons in Japan.
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