MLB Free Agency: Cubs close to reaching deal with ex-Yankees quarterback Clint Frazier, according to reports

Prior to New York Yankees midfielder Clint Frazier about to sign a one-year contract with Chicago Cubs, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers report. The Yankees assigned Frazier two weeks ago to free up space on a 40-man list before the Draft Rule 5 defense deadline, then released him a few days later. The Cubs have yet to confirm the news.

Frazier, 27, had a tough 2021 season, hitting the 0.186 / .317 / .317 mark with five home runs in 66 games before being ruled out with an undisclosed injury. He has a history of concussion and the Yankees admitted he has seen neurologists and vision specialists this year, though they did not provide further details. Frazier has said he will discuss his injury at some point in the future.

Since 2018-19, Frazier is the author of the .267 / .351 / .485 batting line with 20 home runs in 123 major league games, making him the number 5 pick in the draft. 2013. The Yankees originally acquired Frazier in Andrew Miller blockbuster trade with Cleveland on a deadline of late 2016.

Frazier joined a rather crowded outdoor complex in Chicago that included Ian Happ, Jason Heyward, Rafael Ortega, Michael Hermosillo, and Harold Ramirez. However, Hermosillo and Ramirez are hardly guaranteed places in the squad. It should be noted that Frazier still has a minor league pick and could be sent to Triple-A next season without going through the waivers.

Because he has less than four years of service, the Cubs will be able to keep Frazier as a qualified referee in 2023. and In 2024, everything will go well in 2022. MLB Trade Rumors predicts him to win $2.4 million through arbitration next season before being released by the Yankees. It is likely that he signed for less money as a free agent.