Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Cubs Sign Injury-Prone Reliever Hunter Harvey
The Chicago Cubs have signed Hunter Harvey, a 31-year-old pitcher who has had a lot of injuries but can throw really fast.
He didn't allow any runs in a few games last year, but he didn't play much because he was hurt.
Before that, he did well with another team, the Nationals.
The Cubs are hoping he can stay healthy and help their team win more games next year.
They've been adding a lot of new pitchers to their team to make sure they have a strong group of relievers.
The Chicago Cubs have signed right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey, pending a physical exam.
Harvey, 31, had a limited 2025 season with the Kansas City Royals due to injuries, but posted a 0.00 ERA in 10.2 innings.
He has a strong track record when healthy, including a 3.17 ERA and 27.83% strikeout rate with the Nationals from 2022-2024.
Harvey is known for his high velocity and control, though his fastball averaged 96.1 mph in 2025, down from his usual upper-90s.
The Cubs have been rebuilding their bullpen this offseason, adding several relievers including Harvey.
- Who
- Hunter Harvey, a 31-year-old right-handed relief pitcher
- What
- Signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs, pending a physical exam
- When
- The timing of the signing is not specified, but it's part of the 2026 offseason preparations
- Where
- The signing is for the Chicago Cubs, with Harvey previously playing for the Kansas City Royals
- Why
- To bolster the Cubs' bullpen depth and add a reliever with closing experience and strikeout ability
- Player
- Hunter Harvey
- Team
- Chicago Cubs
- Age
- 31
- Previous Team
- Kansas City Royals
- 2025 Appearances
- 12 games
- 2025 ERA
- 0.00 (10.2 innings)
- 2025 Strikeouts
- 11
- 2022-2024 ERA (Nationals)
- 3.17
- 2022-2024 Strikeout Rate
- 27.83%
- 2025 Fastball Velocity
- 96.1 mph