Cubs Rumors: Ex-Yankee Jacoby Ellsbury a Free-Agent Target Despite 2-Year Layoff

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Looking for outfield depth heading into spring training, the Chicago Cubs are reportedly taking a look at free agent Jacoby Ellsbury, who hasn't played in an MLB game since October 2017.

Per MLB Network's Jon Heyman, the Cubs have discussed signing Ellsbury two months after the former All-Star was released by the New York Yankees.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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