In something of a coincidence, the Cubs and Mets have basically swapped backup outfielders this week. Shortly after Albert Almora Jr. officially joined his new team, it was reported that the Cubs have agreed to a one-year deal with Jake Marisnick. The contract holds a guaranteed value of $1.5 million, some of which comes in the form of a buyout on a mutual option for 2022.
Marisnick Cubs deal is one year plus a mutual option with a buyout. Guarantee believed to be about $1.5M.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2021
Marisnick will turn 30 in March, so he is almost exactly three years older than Almora.