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Eric Sogard, Chicago Cubs reach minor league deal, source says

Infielder Eric Sogard is signing a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs, a source told ESPN on Wednesday.

Sogard, who turns 35 in May, hit .209 with one homer, 10 RBIs and a .560 OPS in 44 games for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2020. He had a .281 on-base percentage and .278 slugging percentage.

The Brewers in October declined a $4.5 million option for the 2021 season.

In 10 seasons with the A's, Brewers, Blue Jays and Rays, Sogard has a career .246 batting average with 25 home runs and 175 RBIs.