Each day in March, NBC Sports Chicago is previewing one player from the Cubs’ expected 2020 Opening Day roster. Next up is second baseman Jason Kipnis.
2019 recap
Kipnis joined the Cubs on a minor league deal this spring following nine seasons with the Indians. A career .261/.333/.417 hitter, the Northbrook native posted a .245/.304/.410 line in 121 games last season. His wRC+ (82) was well below his career average (103).
Kipnis’ tenure in Cleveland ended on a tough note, with the 32-year-old fracturing his right hand on Sept. 15 and missing the rest of the season.