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Former Cubs Infielder Returns to Major Leagues After Cancer-Related Retirement Plan
An infielder who played for the Chicago Cubs in 2023 rejoined a major-league roster this week. The player had planned to announce his retirement after a cancer diagnosis and multiple minor-league contracts.
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A former Chicago Cubs infielder returned to a major-league roster this week after planning to retire. The player had been released by the Cubs late in the 2023 season and later signed several minor-league contracts. He had also missed the shortened 2020 season after undergoing surgery for Stage 3 colon cancer.
The infielder stated he had decided to retire before receiving a call from a hitting coach. "I thought I was retired for good," he said during a recent appearance on Foul Territory. "I was getting ready to announce it." The demand for first basemen in their mid-30s is limited, according to a report in The Athletic.
The player recorded three hits in his first game back in the majors, matching his last three-hit game with the Cubs in July 2023. The team that added him to its roster faces a midseason slump and has dealt with pitcher injuries. What happens next for the infielder remains uncertain, as teams may view him as a short-term option.
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