Jonathan Holder signs with Chicago Cubs

After playing his first five major league seasons with the New York Yankees, Gulfport and Mississippi State alum Jonathan Holder is heading to the Windy City.

It’s Go Cubs Go for the former Admiral, having signed a one year non-guaranteed major league deal with Chicago.

According to the MLB Network insider Bob Nightengale, the contract is worth $750,000 with another $150,000 in incentives.

A former sixth round pick back in 2014, Holder was 3-0 with a 4.98 ERA in 18 relief appearances this season which is actually pretty misleading based on his 2.08 ERA through his first 15 trips to the mound.

Holder tells News 25 there were quite a few teams in contact about a potential deal, but says he and his wife love the city and the opportunity they think the Cubs have in 2021.

He goes on to say, “I really enjoyed my time in New York and I’m thankful for the Yankees organization. I’m excited to move forward in Chicago and play for the Cubs in the Windy City at one of baseball’s most historic fields.”