Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 26
Michael Conforto joins Cubs' evolving battle for fourth outfielder
Michael Conforto hits a home run during live batting practice on the backfield quads at Cubs spring training in Mesa, Arizona, on Feb. 25, 2026.MESA, Ariz. — Outfielder Michael Conforto was surprised by his gut reaction when he realized he wasn’t going to be signing a major-league contract this offseason and would have to settle for a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training.
‘‘I didn’t really expect it, but it felt good to have that new perspective and it felt exciting and new again,’’ he said Wednesday. ‘‘I was like, ‘Dude, I feel like I’m a prospect. I’ve got to come out here and really work.’ ”