The Cubs signed McGuire to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reports.
Analysis: McGuire, who will turn 30 in March, sports a career .252/.300/.364 batting line over parts of seven major-league seasons. The veteran backstop will likely begin the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Iowa as catching depth.
Reese McGuire Was available Wednesday
McGuire (thumb) was available to play Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McGuire injured his thumb while taking warmup pitches prior to the start of the third inning of Tuesday's loss to the Rays. Connor Wong replaced him Tuesday and started Wednesday. Boston manager Alex Cora said McGuire was available off the bench if needed.
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