The Chicago Cubs chose to outright Tyler Austin rather than release him which means the former SF Giants slugger could still potentially return to MLB.
The Chicago Cubs have outrighted slugger Tyler Austin to Triple-A after a knee injury sidelined him for the entire season. Austin had signed a one-year, $1.25 million major league contract with the Cubs after spending several years playing overseas in Japan from 2020 to 2025.
Following the outright assignment, Austin can choose to remain in the Cubs' minor league system, test free agency, or return overseas. Writer Nick San Miguel notes that the Cubs likely viewed Austin as a potential designated hitter option against left-handed pitchers.
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