Cubs outright former Yankees first baseman Tyler Austin from roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 4:27 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The Chicago Cubs have made a roster decision by outrighting first baseman Tyler Austin off their 40-man roster. Austin, who signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Cubs, did not play in the 2026 season after undergoing season-ending knee surgery in February. He last appeared in Major League Baseball in 2019 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Following his time in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, the Cubs' action suggests they are preparing for a busy offseason with key roster decisions ahead.
- •Cubs outrighted Tyler Austin from 40-man roster.
- •Austin did not play for Cubs in 2026.
- •He underwent knee surgery in February 2026.
- •Austin signed a $1.25 million contract last winter.
- •His last MLB appearance was in 2019 with Brewers.
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs make roster decision on $1.25 million former Yankees first baseman
"The 35-year-old didn't play for the Cubs last season.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Nov 4, 2026, 4:24 PMMariners Name Surprising Choice For New Manager
MLB•Nov 4, 2026, 3:45 PMBrewers' Pat Murphy apologized to Yankees' Brian Cashman over viral comment about Jake Bauers free agency
MLB•Nov 4, 2026, 3:03 PMYou voted for the Brewers postseason MVP, and it was a landslide
MLB•Nov 4, 2026, 2:37 PMMets’ Ronny Mauricio builds off strong finish to season with homer in Winter Ball debut
MLB•Nov 4, 2026, 2:32 PMNew Report Opens Door for Atlanta Braves to Reunite With 3-Time All-Star in Blockbuster Trade
MLB•Nov 4, 2026, 2:26 PMRed Sox Should Consider Predicted $118M Pitcher if Sonny Gray Leaves in Free Agency