The Cubs signed Woodford to a major-league contract Saturday.
Woodford spent the beginning part of the season with Milwaukee, posting a 6.94 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB over 23.1 innings spanning 16 relief appearances before being DFA'd on June 5. Despite those meager numbers, the Cubs have given the veteran hurler a deal that will immediately place him in the big-league bullpen. Bryse Wilson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.