MLB in brief: Ryan Borucki at the Cubs | A fragile alignment for the Tigers

Ryan Borucki in Chicago

This is a minor league contract.

Left-hander Ryan Borucki is in agreement on a minor-league contract with the Chicago Cubs, source said. Borucki, 28, posted a 4.26 ERA in 21 games with the Mariners last season after five years with the Blue Jays.

—Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 4, 2023

Zach Davies agrees with the Diamondbacks

This will be his second season with the team.

Zach Davies to Dbacks. $5M plus $3M incentive

—Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 4, 2023

Bryse Wilson joins the Brewers

A plus for the team’s pitching staff.

What will the Tigers roster look like?

The team will have difficulty attracting good hitters.

As we come within earshot of the siren sounds of spring, MLB’s worst offensive team has yet to add a hitter on a major-league contract.

The Tigers’ biggest offensive moves have actually been subtractions.@CodyStavenhagen has questions about the plan:https://t.co/NTvp1KWCWy

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) January 4, 2023

Daulton Varsho will bring talent to the Jays

The outfielder could have a big season this year.

Could Andrew McCutchen return to the Pirates?

Here’s a taste of what the team’s season could look like, but it will surely be without the former MVP.

Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts could rock the league in 2023

They are among the most promising stars of the year.