The Cubs continued to add much-needed depth to their pitching staff Wednesday. They’ve agreed to a major-league deal with lefty Steven Brault, a Sun-Times source confirmed.
Brault, 29, has spent his whole big-league career with the Pirates, amassing a 4.77 ERA. Before adding Brault, the Cubs carried just four left-handed pitchers on their 40-man roster. Brault has one option year remaining.
The Cubs were already short on pitching depth before learning that right-hander Adbert Alzoaly (lat strain) would start the season on the injured list. Brault, who has started about half the games he’s played in his career, could give the Cubs another starting option if needed, or serve as a multi-inning reliever.