Report: Cubs add Berti on 1-year, $2M deal
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The Chicago Cubs and free-agent infielder Jon Berti agreed to a one-year, $2-million contract, a source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
Berti's pact reportedly includes $1.3 million in performance incentives.
The 35-year-old slashed .273/.342/.318 with one homer and six RBIs over 25 games with the New York Yankees last season. However, he recorded a combined 57 stolen bases between 2022-23, including an MLB-best 41 steals two years ago with the Miami Marlins.
Berti's projected to be used as bench player with the Cubs due to his speed and defensive versatility. The seven-year veteran has manned third base, second base, shortstop, and played in the outfield during his career.
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