Former Cubs in MLB 2025

Cubs Alumni Across MLB: Where Are They Now? (2025)

Tracking Former Chicago Cubs on Other Teams

By archyde.com News Team | Published April 4, 2025

For Chicago Cubs fans, it’s always interesting to see where former players land after their time in the Windy City. Whether through trades, free agency, or waivers, many beloved Cubs have moved on to contribute to other Major League Baseball teams. As of April 4, 2025, let’s take a look at which former Cubs are currently on 40-man rosters or injured lists across MLB. Note that this list includes players who played at least one MLB regular-season game for the Cubs. Players who were in the Cubs minor-league system or in Spring Training but didn’t play in the majors for the Cubs in the regular season are not listed. Coaches or managers listed have to have been either a former Cubs MLB player, or a former Cubs MLB coach/manager.

As fans, “These are players you once rooted for, when they were wearing the blue pinstripes of the Chicago Cubs.” Now, let’s see where they are making their mark.

American League East

Baltimore Orioles

No players. Brandon Hyde continues to manage the team, leveraging his experience to guide the Orioles. hyde’s leadership has been instrumental in the Orioles’ recent resurgence, demonstrating the impact of experienced managers in shaping a team’s culture and performance.

Boston Red Sox

the Red Sox boast a trio of former Cubs: Aroldis Chapman, Sean Newcomb, and Justin Wilson. Chapman, known for his high-velocity fastball, brings veteran experience to the Red Sox bullpen. Newcomb and Wilson provide additional depth and versatility, showcasing how teams frequently enough look to acquire seasoned players to bolster their pitching staff. Consider the impact Chapman had on the Yankees during their 2016 season after being traded from the Cubs, a testament to his potential impact in Boston.

New York Yankees

The Yankees’ roster includes several familiar faces: Cody Bellinger, Scott Effross, Mark Leiter Jr., DJ LeMahieu, and Marcus Stroman. Mike Harkey serves as the bullpen coach. Bellinger’s journey since leaving the Dodgers has been closely watched, and his performance in New york will be a key storyline this season. Stroman’s addition to the rotation provides a reliable veteran presence, while LeMahieu continues to be a versatile asset in the infield. Effross, recovering from Tommy John surgery, aims to rejoin the team and contribute to their bullpen depth. Harkey’s role is crucial in mentoring and developing the Yankee’s pitching talent, emphasizing the vital role of coaching staff in player development.

Tampa Bay Rays

Hunter Bigge, Christopher Morel, and Manuel Rodriguez are now part of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays are known for their ability to maximize the potential of their players, and these former Cubs will look to contribute to the team’s success. Morel, in particular, has the potential to be a key offensive contributor for the Rays, showcasing the team’s knack for identifying and developing talent. consider Charlie Morton’s accomplished stint with the Rays, a prime example of how Tampa Bay revitalizes careers.

Toronto Blue Jays

Brendon Little is the sole former Cub on the Toronto Blue Jays. Little looks to make a name for himself in the competitive AL East division. The Blue Jays’ focus on acquiring young talent and developing their pitching depth makes Little an intriguing prospect to watch.

American League Central

Chicago White Sox

Mike Tauchman represents the cubs on the White Sox, while Will Venable manages the team.Tauchman provides outfield depth and a veteran presence. Venable’s managerial experience will be crucial as he navigates the challenges of leading a team in a rebuilding phase, demonstrating the importance of leadership during transitional periods.

Cleveland Guardians

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Detroit Tigers

Javier Báez and Zach McKinstry are key players for the Detroit Tigers, with Anthony iapoce serving as the first-base coach. Báez’s performance remains a focal point for Tigers fans, as they hope his offensive capabilities will help power their lineup. McKinstry adds versatility to the team. Iapoce’s experience as a coach contributes to the development of the Tigers’ hitters, emphasizing the importance of coaching in maximizing player performance.

Kansas City Royals

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Minnesota Twins

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American League West

Houston astros

Victor caratini, Isaac Paredes, and Hayden Wesneski are now with the Houston Astros. Wesneski’s development as a pitcher will be closely monitored.Caratini backs up one of the best Catchers in the game, Yainer Diaz. Paredes adds some depth to the team, Wesneski provides pitching depth for the Astros.

Los angeles Angels

Kyle Hendricks and Jorge Soler are playing for the Los Angeles Angels. Eric Young Sr.is the third-base coach for the Angels. Hendricks has been a key piece for the team’s starting rotation. soler plays his first season as an Angel and hopes to bring some offensive firepower to the team. Young Sr. contributes his coaching expertise to the Angels’ base-running strategies.

Sacramento Athletics

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Seattle Mariners

Miles Mastrobuoni. Mastrobuoni has some versatility and will look to make an impact with the Mariners.

Texas Rangers

Shawn Armstrong, Chris Martin and Joc Pederson are playing for the Rangers. Martin has been a bullpen contributor for the team, while Pederson will look to bolster the Rangers lineup. Armstrong adds some relief pitching for the Rangers.

national League East

Atlanta Braves

pierce Johnson now pitches for the Atlanta Braves, while Rick Kranitz serves as the pitching coach and Tom Goodwin is the first-base coach.Kranitz and Goodwin provide leadership and experience, contributing to the team’s overall success. Johnson bolster the Braves relief pitching.

Miami Marlins

Matt Mervis and Jesus Tinoco are on the Miami Marlins roster, with Daniel Moskos as the pitching coach and blake Lalli as the third-base coach. The coaching staff is instrumental to the Marlins.Their guidance in player development and game strategy is a central point for the team..

New York Mets

Luis Torrens is suiting up for the New York Mets this season. Torrens will look to contribute to the Mets’ aspirations of their playoff hopes.

Philadelphia Phillies

Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber are key players for the Philadelphia Phillies. Schwarber provides power to the team, while Castellanos will contribute to the Phillies hopes for a championship run. .

Washington Nationals

Jorge López and Trevor Williams are now with the Washington Nationals.Dave Martinez is the manager, Miguel Cairo is the bench coach, Jim Hickey is the pitching coach, Ricky Gutierrez is the third-base coach, and Henry Blanco is the bullpen coach. Lopez and Williams add to the team depth, while the coaching staff is key for the Nationals and their development.

National League Central

Cincinnati Reds

Jeimer Candelario is now with the Cincinnati Reds, where his experience could bolster the team. Terry Francona is the manager and Chris valaika is the hitting coach. Francona brings a wealth of managerial experience, while Valaika is tasked with helping guide the Reds’ offensive production.

milwaukee Brewers

Trevor Megill and José Quintana are playing for the Milwaukee Brewers. Quintana has been a key piece for the Brewers rotation, while Megill is expected to provide bullpen help.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Alexander Canario suits up for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Tarrik Brock is the first-base coach for the team. Canario will aim for a break-out season. His development will be critical for the Pirates hopes.

St. Louis Cardinals

Willson Contreras is with the St. Louis Cardinals.Daniel Descalso is the bench coach, Brant brown is the hitting coach, and Jon Jay is a coach. Contreras will aim to bring a veteran presence to the team. His leadership is an important part to the team.

National League West

Arizona Diamondbacks

Shelby Miller is playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Dave McKay is the first-base coach. Miller will aim to make an impact on the Diamondbacks pitching rotation.

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant and Nick Martini are now calling the Colorado Rockies home. Bryant will look to contribute. Martini will add some flexibility to the team.

Los Angeles Dodgers

No players. Mark Prior serves as the pitching coach for the Dodgers. His expertise and guidance is a key piece of the Dodgers plan.

San Diego Padres

Jason Adam, Yu Darvish, Jeremiah Estrada, Jason Heyward, and Martin Maldonado are repping the San Diego Padres. Darvish’s is an important part of the Padres rotation, while Maldonado, heyward, Adam and Estrada will look to contribute for the team.

san Francisco Giants

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Beyond the U.S.: Former Cubs in International Leagues

For those Cubs fans who follow baseball beyond the borders of the United states, here’s a rapid look at where some former Cubs are playing this year in NPB (Japan), KBO (Korea) and CPBL (Taiwan):

• NPB: Franmil Reyes (Nippon-Ham), Trey Wingenter (Seibu)
• KBO: Patrick Wisdom (Kia)
• CPBL: Felix peña (Uni-Lions)

What do you think? Which former Cubs are you most excited to watch this season and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

cubs Alumni Across MLB: Interview with Baseball Analyst,Jake Thompson

archyde.com News Team | Published april 5, 2025

Archyde News: Welcome, Jake. It’s great to have you. With the 2025 MLB season underway, we’ve been tracking where former Chicago Cubs players have landed. So, let’s dive in. What are your initial thoughts on the dispersion of Cubs alumni across the league?

Jake thompson: Thanks for having me! it’s always a engaging exercise to see which teams scoop up players who once donned the Cubbie blue. This year, we’re seeing a good mix, from veterans like Cody Bellinger with the yankees to young players like Christopher Morel with the Rays, showcasing the different paths players take after leaving Chicago.

Archyde News: The American League East seems to have a strong presence of former Cubs. The Red Sox, yankees, and Rays all have several. do you see any of these players making a notable impact this season?

Jake Thompson: Absolutely. With the Red Sox,Aroldis Chapman,Sean Newcomb,and Justin Wilson add depth to the bullpen,which will be critical. But with the Yankees, Cody Bellinger, and Marcus Stroman are the ones to watch. Bellinger, in particular, with his offensive capabilities, could be a key player. Stroman brings a veteran, which is critical for the Yankee’s. Over in Tampa Bay, Christopher Morel has the potential to be a real offensive threat; the Rays have a great track record of progress.

Archyde News: Shifting gears a bit, any surprises in the National League? Any former Cubs playing with teams that might not be on everyone’s radar?

Jake Thompson: I was a bit surprised to see the Phillies with Nick Castellanos and Kyle Schwarber still holding strong and really anchoring their positions. the Nationals, under Dave Martinez with so much coaching and veteran depth this far into their season, are always an captivating team to follow. Plus, you have teams like the Braves with Pierce Johnson and the diamondbacks with Shelby Miller; these are players who can provide important contributions to their respective teams.

Archyde News: You mentioned coaching staff impacting the team’s success, particularly with the Nationals and Dave Martinez. How crucial is the former Cubs influence in this regard?

Jake Thompson: Immensely. Looking at someone like Rick Kranitz as the pitching coach for the Braves or Mark Prior leading the Dodgers pitching, these individuals bring an understanding of pitching strategy and culture that is shaped by their time with the Cubs. Leadership experience from managerial positions like Brandon Hyde, and coaches like Will Venable, helps build the core of many MLB teams. These are the cornerstones to build accomplished teams.

Archyde News: beyond the U.S., we see former Cubs playing in international leagues. Why is it critically important to acknowledge this aspect of baseball?

Jake Thompson: Baseball is a global game. The international players, such as Franmil Reyes and Patrick wisdom, offer great insights to the sport. These leagues are critical for those players from the Cubs, to further their careers, and it helps us understand the broader development of the game and to the players around the world.

Archyde News: Jake, thank you for your valuable insights. It’s always insightful to here your viewpoint on these players.

Jake Thompson: My pleasure. Always happy to talk baseball with passionate fans.

What do you think? Which former cubs are you most excited to watch this season and why? Share your thoughts in the comments below!