LF,RF,DH - Chicago Cubs
- Age 33
- Oregon State
- Bats: L
- Throws: R
Availability
Michael Conforto tied the game with an RBI double in the bottom of the ninth inning on Sunday as the Cubs came from behind to defeat the Mets, 2-1, in 10 innings.
Fantasy Impact
Conforto pinch-hit for Matt Shaw with one out in the bottom of the ninth and ripped a game-tying double - his third of the year - off of Mets' closer, Devin Williams. Conforto has seen limited playing time, recording 23 at bats in 13 appearances. He is, however, hitting .304 (7-for-23) with three doubles and four runs batted in this season. Conforto will likely remain in a bench role with an occasional start to spell the regulars.
Michael Conforto will be added to the Cubs' Opening Day roster.
Fantasy Impact
Conforto agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs in late February after posting a mere .637 OPS with a dozen homers over 486 plate appearances with the Dodgers last year. The veteran is now set to be added to the Cubs' roster ahead of Opening Day next week. Conforto is expected to be utilized in a bench role.
Conforto hit .237/.759 OPS with 20 home runs over 130 games for San Francisco in 2024. He posted a .199 average with a .638 OPS and 12 home runs across 138 games with Los Angeles in 2025.
Fantasy Impact
Chicago signed him to a minor-league contract last month. Tyler Austin underwent surgery on his right knee and will miss several months, opening at least one reserve outfield position. Conforto's spring performance has created momentum toward earning an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs.
Michael Conforto has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
Fantasy Impact
Conforto struggled last season with the Dodgers as he batted only .199 with 12 home runs and 36 RBI in 486 plate appearances. The 10-year veteran did his best work as a member of the Mets from 2015-21, combining to hit .255 with 132 home runs in nearly 3,000 plate appearances. He was an All-Star in 2017 and belted 88 home runs over a three-year span from 2017-19. He will compete with Chas McCormick for the fourth outfielder spot in Chicago. However, considering Conforto is lefthanded and the Cubs have no projected lefty bats on their bench, he may have the upper hand already.
The Astros have “expressed interest” in free agent OF Michael Conforto.
Fantasy Impact
Conforto's market has been quiet after he struggled with the Dodgers last season. He would compete for a spot in the outfield if he signs with Houston.
