The Cubs have re-signed right-hander on a minor league deal, according to the transactions log on Robertss . The deal presumably includes an invite to big league Spring Training. Roberts, 26, mi sed the entire 2023 campaign after in June of 2022. Chicagos fourth-round pick from the 2018 draft made just nine appearances in the big leagues before going under Bake Mcbride Jersey the knife, struggling to an 8.22 ERA and 8.59 FIP during that time. The injury-plagued start to his big league career belies Roberts strong track record in the minor leagues. The 2019 campaign was Roberts first full profe sional season, and he impre sed with a sparkling 2.59 ERA in 59 innings split between the Single-A and High-A levels. Roberts did not pitch in 2022 due to the cancelled minor league season, but returned to his prior dominance in 2021 as he posted a 3.00 ERA with a 32.6% strikeout rate in 54 innings of work split between the Double-A and Triple-A levels that season. Strong as those minor league numbers were, Roberts non-existent big league track record and lengthy absence from the mound in recent years led the Cubs to him prior to last months tender deadline. Looking ahead to 2024, Roberts is this winter and be ready for camp come the spring, when the righty could look to compete for a spot in the clubs Opening Day bullpen. , , and all appear to be locks for Chicagos relief corps next season after strong 2023 campaigns, leaving Roberts to join the likes of , and in a battle for one of the clubs remaining bullpen spots. Tanner Banks Jersey