The Cubs signed Brigham to a minor-league contract Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports. Brigham made four relief appearances for the Diamondbacks last season, yielding three runs over 3.1 innings. He'll turn 34 in February and has collected a 4.85 ERA over 94 appearances (four starts) covering parts of six big-league seasons. Brigham is likely to begin the 2026 season as relief depth at Triple-A Iowa.
Jeff Brigham: Everything you need to know
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Status
60-Day IL - Undisclosed - Not Specified Expected Return: 2026-05-27STATS
Team
Chicago Cubs
Birthdate
2/16/1992 (34)
Status
MIN
HT/WT
6'0", 195 lbs
Draft Info
2014: Rd 4; Pk 24 (LAD)
Birthplace
Federal Way, WA, USA
Position
RP
College
Washington
Career History
Chicago Cubs
2026-Present
(1 season)
Arizona Diamondbacks
2025-2026
(1 season)
Minnesota Twins
2024-2025
(1 season)
New York Mets
2023-2024
(1 season)
Miami Marlins
2018-2021, 2022-2023
(4 seasons)
Jeff Brigham: Breaking News
The Diamondbacks released Brigham on Tuesday. Brigham passed through waivers after being designated for assignment and is now free to sign on with another organization. The right-handed reliever has spent most of this season at the Triple-A level, posting a 5.23 ERA and 32:9 K:BB over 20.2 innings.
The Diamondbacks designated Brigham for assignment Monday. Brigham has spent most of this season at Triple-A Reno, posting a 5.23 ERA and 32:9 K:BB over 20.2 frames. The 33-year-old is likely to go unclaimed on waivers.
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