Cubs Grant Derek Dietrich His Release to Pursue a Major League Opportunity

The Cubs have granted utility man Derek Dietrich his release, the team announced Sunday.

According to the Cubs, Dietrich requested his released to pursue a major league opportunity. The Cubs' player pool drops down to 59 players, with one open spot.

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Dietrich signed with the club in late July, soon after exercising the out clause in his contract with the Reds. Dietrich reported to the Cubs' South Bend alternate site.

The seven-year veteran has a career .246 batting average. Last season, his batting average dropped to .187, but he hit 19 home runs for the Reds. Then this summer, Dietrich was two weeks delayed in joining the Reds player pool due to a positive COVID-19 test. Cincinnati announced his addition on July 15.

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Cubs grant Derek Dietrich his release to pursue a major league opportunity originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago

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