Bleed Cubbie Blue · Jan 28, 2025
Cubs officially announce Jon Berti signing; Luis Vázquez DFA
Jon Berti bats for the Marlins in Spring Training 2024 Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
The signing of infielder Jon Berti by the Cubs was noted by various reporters on social media last week and posted here in BCB After Dark on Jan. 23.
Today, the Cubs made this signing official by press release. To make room on the 40-man roster for Berti, infielder Luis Vázquez was designated for assignment.
The reported salary for Berti was $2 million, with incentives also possible.