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Emerging as main third baseman Berti will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Berti will occupy third base for the third time in four games and looks to have at least temporarily emerged as the Cubs' preferred option at the position following the April 15 demotion of Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa. Rule 5 pick Gage Workman had previously represented Berti's top competition for playing time, but the Cubs designated Workman for assignment Wednesday and brought in veteran utility infielder Nicky Lopez in on a one-year deal in a corresponding move. Berti thus may have some work to do in order to build up job security, especially while he's maintained an underwhelming .250/.344/.250 slash line through his first 14 games of the season.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Naylor's third hit lifts Diamondbacks over Cubs 3-2 in 11 innings

Josh Naylor’s third hit of the game drove in automatic runner Geraldo Perdomo in the 11th inning with the go-ahead run and the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 to...

APRIL 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Berti is starting at third base and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Berti will be making just his sixth start of the season in Chicago's 23rd game. The 35-year-old has not surprisingly been mostly a bench player for the Cubs, and he's batting .238 with a .598 OPS and no home runs or runs scored, giving him limited fantasy appeal.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drawing start at third base Berti will start at third base and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Padres.

Impact Gage Workman drew the first start at the hot corner Tuesday following the demotion of Matt Shaw, but it will be Berti getting the call Wednesday. Cubs manager Craig Counsell will likely mix and match at third base until someone emerges.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran utility man Jon Berti draws praise for "creating a run' against Rangers The Cubs signed Berti to a one-year deal this offseason.

APRIL 8, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Back to bench role Berti is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Berti made a pair of starts at second base in the Cubs' season-opening series in Tokyo versus the Dodgers on March 18 and 19, but he's since shifted back to a utility role with Nico Hoerner (forearm) completing his recovery from flexor tendon surgery. The Cubs gave Hoerner an off day in Saturday's 4-3 win, which allowed Berti to pick up his lone start of the four-game series in Arizona.

MARCH 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker homers as the Cubs hold off the Diamondbacks for a 4-3 win

Kyle Tucker hit his first home run with the Chicago Cubs, leading his new team to a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs Infielder Talks About Batting Struggles in Tokyo Series Chicago Cubs third baseman Jon Berti opened up about the team’s batting struggles in their opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MARCH 19, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Collects three hits, steal Berti went 3-for-4 with a run and a stolen base during Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Dodgers in Tokyo.

Impact The 35-year-old started the first two games of the season at second base with Nico Hoerner (forearm) unavailable. Chicago didn't provide much offense during the two-game set in Japan, but Berti was able to reach base four times and steal a pair of bases. He's expected to fill a utility role once Hoerner is healthy, so Berti isn't likely to be a consistent presence in the lineup.

MARCH 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers' powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs

Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6...

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki throws 3 powerful but erratic innings in pressure-packed MLB debut

Roki Sasaki’s Major League Baseball debut was equal parts electrifying and erratic, with the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander displaying a powerful arm but also a wild streak that...

MARCH 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener

Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in M...

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Ex-Yankees Veteran Predicted to Start for Chicago Cubs Veteran second baseman Jon Berti is projected to join the Chicago Cubs’ Opening Day lineup in 2025.

MARCH 3, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could be temporary starter With Nico Hoerner (forearm) set to miss the Cubs' two-game, season-opening series in Tokyo, Berti is an option to slide in as the starter at second base, Jesse Rogers of MLB.com re...

Impact The Cubs will face the Dodgers on March 18 and 19, and with Hoerner still recovering from flexor tendon surgery, the team won't rush him back for the quick set. Berti and Vidal Brujan could see time at second in the meantime, though Hoerner could be ready to go later in the month, which would push both players back to bench roles.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Berti would increase Cubs earning to $3.3 million if he has 500 plate appearances

Infielder Jon Berti can earn $1.3 million in performance bonuses in addition to his $2 million base salary with the Chicago Cubs

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Jon Berti Calls Dodgers' Trash Talk to Yankees After World Series 'Disrespectful' The third baseman recalled an eventful Fall Classic.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello

JANUARY 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Cubs add veteran utilityman Berti on 1-year deal (source) The Cubs have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with veteran utilityman Jon Berti, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has n...

JANUARY 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Signs with Northsiders Berti signed a one-year, $2 million contract with the Cubs on Wednesday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact A calf injury limited Berti to just 25 regular-season games in 2024, during which he slashed .273/.342/.318 with six RBI and five stolen bases across 74 plate appearances with the Yankees. Assuming he stays healthy this season, the 35-year-old infielder should have a chance to start regularly for the Cubs, who are facing some uncertainty at third base. His main competition in spring training will come from top prospect Matt Shaw.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB Non-Tender Free Agents

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Let go by Yankees The Yankees non-tendered Berti on Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Berti appeared in 25 games for the Yankees during the regular season, slashing .273/.342/.318 with six RBI over 74 plate appearances. The 34-year-old's defensive versatility and ability to reach base at a high rate should earn him some attention in free agency, though a full-time starting role is unlikely.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Salary Arbitration Eligibles List

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Battling hip injury Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Berti was left off the Yankees' World Series roster due to a right hip flexor injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Yankees skipper noted that Berti's injury occurred while he was running the bases in Game 4 of the ALCS, and he would have been part of the roster had he not gotten hurt. Because of the utility man's absence, Nestor Cortes (elbow) will rejoin New York's roster to provide additional pitching depth for the World Series.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cortes added, Berti off World Series roster The Yankees announced their World Series roster prior to Game 1 against the Dodgers on Friday night in Los Angeles, selecting left-hander Ne...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • MLB.COM

Absent from World Series roster Berti is not on the Yankees' World Series roster.

Impact Berti has made three starts at first base against lefties this postseason, but the Yankees have elected to carry Nestor Cortes (elbow) on their World Series roster instead. With Berti off the roster, the Yankees will either start Anthony Rizzo or Oswaldo Cabrera at first base versus left-handers.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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