The Cubs posted Thursday on the official transaction page that the team signed RHP Tommy Nance to a minor league contract on Feb. 1.
Nance was 1-1 in 29 relief appearances with a 4.74 ERA and 1.42 WHIP. Nance allowed 21 runs, 20 earned, on 41 hits with 13 walks and 40 strikeouts in 38 innings.
Nance is 6-foot-6, 230 pounds and has one year of experience in Independent baseball.