(670 The Score) The Cubs have signed right-hander Mychal Givens to a one-year deal, they announced Wednesday. The contract includes a mutual option for 2023.
Givens, 31, had a 3.35 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 54 relief appearances split between the Rockies and Reds in 2021. He has a career 3.41 ERA in seven MLB seasons. Prior to 2021, he pitched for the Orioles from 2015-’20. Givens has made at least 54 appearances in every full MLB season since 2016.
To make room for Givens on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated infielder Sergio Alcantara for assignment.