While the club has not yet confirmed the signing, several sources have confirmed that the Cubs and former Yankees and Tigers wide receiver, Austin Romine, have reached an agreement for one year in exchange for US $ 1.5 million. To close the deal, Romine would have to undergo the associated physical examination.
Romine, 32, will join the Cubs, likely to replace Victor Caratini, who was part of Chicago’s trade with the Padres when they sent Japanese starter Yu Darvish. Now with Cubs, it’s almost a fact that Romine will be the backup mask for the Venezuelan and real-estate Willson Contreras.
Before playing with the Detroit Tigers in 2020, Austin Romine wore the Yankees uniform for eight years, unfortunately for him, he never managed to establish himself as an everyday catcher.
While his defensive numbers indicate he’s above the MLB average, he’s always been tough with the bat, as evidenced by his low historical average of: .239 / .278 / .361 in 1,251 games in the plate.