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Cubs' Michael Conforto Opening Day decision will leave Dodgers fans floored The Chicago Cubs just handed Michael Conforto a spot on their Opening Day roster. Somewhere in Los Angeles, Dodgers fans are doing a collect...

MARCH 24 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Makes Opening Day roster The Cubs informed Conforto on Sunday that he would be on the team's Opening Day roster, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact This was widely expected in recent days, particularly with Seiya Suzuki battling a knee injury. With Suzuki officially headed to the injured list to begin the regular season, Conforto's roster spot became secure. The veteran outfielder has taken a bit of a step back offensively the past few years, including in 2025, when he sported just a .199 batting average and .638 OPS across 138 regular-season games for the Dodgers. Conforto still has a little pop in his bat, however, having blasted 32 home runs across the last two seasons combined. He could be a short-term fantasy option if he gets off to a good start, though Suzuki's eventual return will cut into Conforto's value.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki will start the season on injured reserve

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Conforto makes Opening Day roster: 'All those feelings came back' MESA, Ariz. – When Michael Conforto arrived in camp for the Cubs earlier this spring as a non-roster invitee, the veteran outfielder express...

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Michael Conforto Will Make the Cubs Opening Day Roster Michael Conforto will be on the big league bench, and filling in at the corner outfield spots.

MARCH 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Expected to make OD roster The Cubs plan to add Conforto to their Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Seiya Suzuki (knee) set to miss the start of the regular season, Conforto now figures to be the favorite to start in right field on Opening Day. His path to playing time will be much less clear once Suzuki returns, however, as he'll likely serve as a reserve outfielder while making an occasional appearance as a DH. Since he signed with the Cubs in late February, the 33-year-old has slashed .241/.290/.345 with one RBI and two runs scored through 29 plate appearances in the Cactus League.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to make team? Conforto has a good shot at earning an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs, particularly with Tyler Austin (knee) out of the mix for several months, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com repo...

Impact Conforto was signed to a minor-league deal last month, but he's seemingly doing enough to make a good impression, and the Cubs have at least one reserve outfield spot to fill with Austin undergoing surgery on his right knee. Conforto would give Chicago a reliable veteran presence, and while he might not make a huge fantasy impact right away as a bench piece, he could see his value climb quickly if he ever found himself in an everyday role. The 33-year-old batted just .199 with a .638 OPS and 12 home runs last season for the Dodgers, though he was better in 2024 with the Giants, posting a .237 average, .759 OPS and 20 long balls.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Conforto Makes Cubs Spring Training Debut in Chase for Opening Day Job Michael Conforto wants to make the Chicago Cubs’ opening day roster. He'll have to do it the hard way after signing a minor league deal earl...

MARCH 2 • SI.COM

'I feel like I'm a prospect': Vet Conforto embracing challenge of earning roster spot MESA, Ariz. -- It has been a long time since Michael Conforto came to Spring Training knowing he had to try to win a spot on a roster. The o...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLB.COM

Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

Tyler Austin’s return to the major leagues has been put on hold for what Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell says will be months following a procedure on his right knee

FEBRUARY 25 • Associated Press

Which position might Michael Conforto take over for the Cubs in 2026? Michael Conforto’s minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs raises a key question: where will the veteran OF fit on a roster that appears lar...

FEBRUARY 24 • BOLAVIP.COM

NL contender gets suckered into signing Michael Conforto after abysmal Dodgers season Notorious Dodgers flop Michael Conforto signs a deal with the Cubs to remain in the NL.

FEBRUARY 23 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Dodgers lose $17 million outfielder, World Series champion to Cubs in free agency Michael Conforto did little to help the Los Angeles Dodgers win their second consecutive World Series title in 2025. The 32-year-old outfiel...

FEBRUARY 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Report: Conforto agrees to deal with Cubs Free-agent outfielder Michael Conforto has agreed on a deal to join the Cubs, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on M...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Latches on with Cubs The Cubs signed Conforto on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Cubs don't have a clear need for Conforto, and it's unclear yet whether Conforto signed a big-league deal or an NRI deal. Assuming it was a big-league deal, Conforto could play right field against some righties while Seiya Suzuki slides to designated hitter. Conforto, who turns 33 in March, is coming off the worst year of his career in which he slashed .1999/.305/.333 with 12 homers in 486 plate appearances with the Dodgers.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Cubs Signing Outfielder Michael Conforto Michael Conforto is coming off a down season, but he is another potential option for the Cubs' bench.

FEBRUARY 23 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Dodgers Free Agent Rumors: Michael Conforto Signs With Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers free agent outfielder Michael Conforto signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs after a down season.

FEBRUARY 23 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Astros are scraping the bottom of the barrel with interest in hated Dodgers flop The Astros are reportedly expressing interest in Michael Conforto as spring training gets underway.

FEBRUARY 19 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Big Picture: Kyle Tucker's $240M Deal Represents A New Level of Dodgers Supremacy

The Dodgers' offseason strategy of getting “needle-movers" on short-term deals gave them two of the best free agents on the market.

JANUARY 23 • FOX SPORTS

Big Picture: Kyle Tucker's $240M Deal Represents A New Level of Dodgers Supremacy

Dodgers fans will love the hilarious coincidence in Kyle Tucker choosing No. 23 Kyle Tucker will wear No. 23 with the Dodgers — Michael Conforto's old number.

JANUARY 23 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Why the White Sox should be willing to bet on former Mets outfielder Michael Conforto The White Sox are reportedly interested in acquiring corner outfielder Michael Conforto. The long time Met but most recently a Dodger, is cu...

JANUARY 19 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers

Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering their chance for a third consecutive World Series championship

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Michael Conforto's plummeting market value shows how big of a mistake Dodgers made As Michael Conforto withers away on the free-agent market, his contract projections for 2026 highlight just how big a mistake the Los Angele...

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Phillies can target .199 hitter in free agency despite former Met burning Dodgers for $17 million | Sporting News The Philadelphia Phillies were linked to former New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto in free agency.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers' Michael Conforto Linked to Padres in Potential Free Agent Move Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Michael Conforto could join a division rival this offseason.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

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Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki to start the season on injured list after tweaking knee during WBC

Cubs lose Tyler Austin for months following procedure on his right knee

Big Picture: Kyle Tucker's $240M Deal Represents A New Level of Dodgers Supremacy

Kyle Tucker agrees to a $240 million, 4-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers