CHICAGO (AP) — Right-hander Trevor Williams has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, giving the NL Central champions another option for the back end of their rotation. A person familiar with the situation confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract is pending a physical. The 28-year-old Williams was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh after he went 2-8 with a 6.18 ERA in 11 starts during the pandemic-shortened season.
Also in Chicago, a person familiar with the negotiations says the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract with pitcher Carlos Rodón. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal is subject to a successful physical. The White Sox nontendered Rodón last month, making him a free agent. But they didn’t rule out re-signing him.
In other MLB news:
The Philadelphia Phillies and shortstop Didi Gregorius (DEE’-dee greh-GOHR’-ee-uhs) have agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Gregorius batted .284 last year with 10 homers, 40 RBIs and an .827 OPS in 60 games in his first season with the Phillies. He hit .274 and averaged 20 homers and 75 RBIs over four seasons with the Yankees between 2015-18.
