Thielbar, who turns 38 in January, has actually added velocity over the last five years, his fastball clocking in at an average of 93.2 mph last season, compared to 89.8 in 2020. But he owned a 5.32 ERA last season, thanks to shaky early results before he righted the ship down the stretch.

Then-Twins pitcher Caleb Thielbar delivered against the Seattle Mariners on May 6 at Target Field. ] AARON LAVINSKY • [email protected] (Aaron Lavinsky/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a one-year contract with left-hander Caleb Thielbar. The team announced the deal on Tuesday. Thielbar, 37, spent his first eight seasons with the Minnesota Twins. He went 2-4 with a 5.32 ERA and three saves in 59 games this year.

Former SDSU standout Caleb Thielbar signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs. The lefty reliever played eight seasons with the Twins from 2013-15 and 2020-24. The 37-year-old from Minnesota boasts a 3.

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to terms with left-handed relief pitcher Caleb Thielbar on a one-year deal, the team announced on Tuesday afternoon.

Caleb Thielbar is probably not a name you had on your Cubs bingo card for this offseason, but the team signed him to a one-year deal Tuesday. The terms of the deal are not yet available. Thielbar has a 3.