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Tampa Bay Rays select contract of infielder Nick Madrigal

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays select contract of infielder Nick Madrigal

Summary

The Tampa Bay Rays promoted infielder Nick Madrigal to their major league roster on Tuesday, September 8. Madrigal joins the organization after a stint with the Los Angeles Angels earlier this season, where he appeared in 15 games and recorded a.273 batting average. The veteran infielder spent parts of three seasons with the Chicago Cubs before his departure from the organization. Across 85 minor league games this year, he hit.299 with four home runs and 13 doubles. Madrigal previously debuted with the Chicago White Sox and has played in 202 total games for the Chicago Cubs during his career. The addition provides the Rays with a contact-oriented infielder who has maintained a 105 wRC+ in limited big-league action this season.

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•Tampa Bay Rays promoted Nick Madrigal on September 8.
•Madrigal hit.273 in 15 games with the Los Angeles Angels this season.
•The infielder batted.299 across 85 minor league appearances this year.
•He played for the Chicago Cubs from 2022 to 2024.

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Chicago Cubs fans, remember utility infielder Nick Madrigal? Well, on Tuesday, September 8, Nick Madrigal was promoted to MLB by his new MLB team. Madrigal has briefly played with the Los Angeles Angels this season, but was ultimately released by the organization. He spent three seasons with the Chicago Cubs, but was also let go […] The post Former Chicago Cubs Player Promoted by New MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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