Cubs' Jonathan Holder: Joins Cubs for spring

Holder (shoulder), who re-signed with the Cubs on a minor-league contract in late November, will be participating in big-league spring training and is expected to compete for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 28-year-old righty missed the majority of the 2021 campaign while recovering from a right shoulder strain sustained last spring, but he at least finished the season on the field, as he made a relief appearance for Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 25. With a full offseason to recover, Holder looks to be healthy again, and his prior MLB experience could give him a leg up in his bid to make the Cubs' roster. Over 157 career big-league appearances with the Yankees, Holder owns a 4.38 ERA and 14.7 K-BB%.