Atlanta Braves

Cubs bolster bullpen, re-sign Cahill to one-year, $4.25 million deal

Published Dec. 7, 2015 2:25 p.m. ET

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The Chicago Cubs are bolstering their bullpen by re-signing right-handed reliever Trevor Cahill to a one-year, $4.25 million contract.

ESPN.com's Buster Olney was first to report the news, and FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal confirmed the source later via Twitter.

Cahill, a former starter in during his first six seasons in the league with Oakland and Arizona, has found a home in the Cubs' bullpen after coming to the club in a trade from the Atlanta Braves during the 2015 season.

While with the Braves early in the season, Cahill struggled, posting a 7.52 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 14 strikeouts in 26 1/3 innings. After a trade to Chicago, the 2010 All-Star notched a 2.12 ERA and 0.77 WHIP in 11 appearances. He also appeared in six postseason games for the Cubs, giving up just two earned runs over 5 1/3 innings.

While Cahill, 27, is past his days as a viable starter in the majors, his return at an affordable price for the bullpen leaves funds available for the Cubs to address additional needs at other positions.