Chris Coghlan agreed to a $4.8 million deal with the Cubs on Friday, avoiding arbitration, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

Coghlan agreed to a $4.8 million deal with the Cubs on Friday, avoiding arbitration, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

Analysis:

The 30-year-old outfielder set career highs in home runs (16) and steals (11) last season, but it will be hard for him to get close to the 503 plate appearances he saw last year unless the Cubs trade someone like Jorge Soler. Look for him to be the Cubs' fourth outfielder if nothing changes between now and Opening Day.