Jim Edmonds wasn’t out of work long. The Chicago Cubs agreed to a contract with the 37-year-old outfielder on Wednesday, five days after he was released by the San Diego Padres. To make room for Edmonds, the Cubs optioned outfielder Felix Pie to Triple-A Iowa.
An eight-time Gold Glove winner and four-time All-Star, the 37-year-old Edmonds strained his right calf in a spring training game on March 6 and started the season on the disabled list. He was activated on April 5 and batted .178 in 26 games with one homer and six RBIs – well below his .286 career average.
Padres manager Bud Black said he sensed that Edmonds still wanted to play, even after he was released.