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Pair of light-hitting former Cubs infielders elect free agency with World Series on deck

Former Chicago Cubs infielders Miles Mastrobuoni and Vidaj Brujan have elected free agency with the World Series and offseason both rapidly approaching.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:00 PM
Pair of light-hitting former Cubs infielders elect free agency with World Series on deck
Key Things to Know
  • Former Chicago Cubs infielders Miles Mastrobuoni and Vidal Brujan have both elected minor-league free agency.
  • Both utility players were outrighted off their respective 40-man rosters prior to choosing free agency.
  • Brujan played nine games with the New York Mets in 2026 after previous stints with Baltimore and Atlanta.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Chicago Cubs infielders Miles Mastrobuoni and Vidal Brujan have elected minor-league free agency after being outrighted off their respective 40-man rosters, according to the MiLB transactions log.

Brujan, who spent part of 2025 with the Cubs, most recently played nine games for the New York Mets after stints with Baltimore and Atlanta. Mastrobuoni spent the last two seasons with the Seattle Mariners, and both utility players are expected to pursue new minor-league contracts ahead of the 2027 season.

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