Overview
- Chicago agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Austin Voth, who will attend spring training as a non-roster invitee.
- Voth returns from the Chiba Lotte Marines, where he logged 125 innings with a 3.96 ERA and a 17.4% strikeout rate in 2025.
- He is not guaranteed a major league spot and is set to compete for a long-relief role with the option to build up as a starter if needed.
- The addition reflects GM Chris Getz’s focus on low-cost depth from players returning from Asia, following Erick Fedde’s success and a two-year deal for Anthony Kay.
- Before heading to Japan, Voth posted a 3.69 ERA over 68 games for the Mariners in 2024 but struggled in September and was non-tendered.