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Cubs reunite with key member of 2016 World Series team

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 1/26/24

The Chicago Cubs are bringing back a memorable member of their 2016 World Series squad. Relief pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. has reportedly agreed to a minor league deal to reunite with the Cubs.

MLB insider Robert Murray of FanSided reported the news of Edwards Jr.’s signing.

Free-agent reliever Carl Edwards Jr. and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a minor-league contract, according to a source familiar with the deal. Edwards posted a 3.69 ERA in 31.2 innings with the Nationals last season. The deal includes an invite to spring training.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 27, 2024

Edwards famously got the two of the final three outs for the Cubs in the decisive 10th inning during Game 7 of the 2016 World Series. The Cubs broke their longstanding curse one out later to win the series against the Cleveland Indians.

The approval rating of the signing among Cubs fans appeared to be quite high on social media.

The Cubs have signed Carl Edwards Jr. to a minor-league contract, per @ByRobertMurray. pic.twitter.com/jxjbbY6o2Q

— Cubs Zone (@CubsZone) January 27, 2024

THE RETURN OF CARL EDWARDS JR https://t.co/BYXq5IT89A pic.twitter.com/nqD4A29yxc

— Jacob Zanolla (@jz2016cubs) January 27, 2024

The 32-year-old righty last pitched for the Washington Nationals in 2023. In 32 games last season, Edwards had an ERA of 3.69 with two saves and a WHIP of 1.52 across 31.2 innings pitched.

Cubs fans also might remember Edwards for skipping out on an informal White House visit back in 2017. The reason he gave for missing out on meeting then-president Donald Trump was interesting to say the least.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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