C Carson Kelly lands two-year deal with Cubs

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On the same day they acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade, the Chicago Cubs gave a two-year contract to free agent catcher Carson Kelly on Friday.

The team didn't announce financial terms, but The Athletic and ESPN reported that the deal is worth a total of $11.5 million with a mutual option for 2027. Per The Athletic, Kelly could earn up to another $500,000 in