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Cubs' Matt Thaiss: Reaches deal with Cubs
Matt Thaiss signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.After the Angels designated Thaiss for assignment Nov. 14, he was traded to the Cubs on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Unless the Cubs make another move in the offseason, Thaiss is projected to serve as the backup catcher to Miguel Amaya. Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with two home runs and 16 RBI over 186 plate appearances during the 2024 regular season with the Angels.
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Cubs' Matt Thaiss: Acquired by Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired Matt Thaiss from the Angels on Wednesday in exchange for cash consideration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.Thaiss was designated for assignment last week and has now found a new home. The Cubs are looking for catching help this offseason, although Thaiss wouldn't necessarily be an upgrade over Miguel Amaya. As things stand right now, he and Amaya could share starts at the position.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Designated for assignment
The Los Angeles Angels designated Matt Thaiss for assignment Thursday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.Thaiss slashed .204/.323/.299 with 16 RBI across 186 plate appearances last year while serving as the primary backup to Logan O'Hoppe -- a role the newly signed Travis d'Arnaud is expected to fill. Thaiss may draw interest from other teams in need of depth at catcher, though no landing spot is likely to result in a starting job for the 29-year-old backstop.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Taking seat Saturday
Matt Thaiss is absent from Saturday's lineup against Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.The lefty-hitting Thaiss will retreat to the dugout Saturday with the Rangers sending southpaw Andrew Heaney to the mound. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter and bat fifth.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Starting in place of O'Hoppe
Matt Thaiss will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.Thaiss will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday in place of the resting Logan O'Hoppe, as the Los Angeles Angels and White Sox wrap up their series with a day game after a night game. The 29-year-old Thaiss will be entering the lineup in the midst of a cold spell, as he's gone hitless in 30 at-bats over his last 11 contests.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Swats second homer
Matt Thaiss went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jays.Thaiss produced one of just two extra-base hits for Los Angeles in the defeat, smacking a solo shot to center field in the fifth inning. The backstop was in the lineup for the third time in five days -- twice he's worked behind the plate, and once he was the DH -- as his playing time has been slightly ticking up. Thaiss has earned the increased at-bats by slashing .342/.435/.474 with seven RBI, four runs, a 7:9 BB:K and three stolen bases over 12 contests since the beginning of July.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Gets on base five times Sunday
Matt Thaiss went 2-for-2 with three walks and a stolen base in a 6-4 win over Washington on Sunday.Thaiss got the start behind the plate with Logan O'Hoppe getting a rest day. The former made the most of the opportunity, setting a season high with three walks and notching his sixth multi-hit game of the campaign. O'Hoppe is firmly entrenched as the Los Angeles Angels' primary catcher, but Thaiss has been hitting well since the start of July despite limited playing time, slashing .333/.439/.394 with six RBI, three stolen bases and a 7:8 BB:K over 10 games. The strong stretch could see him get more at-bats at DH, as he did Saturday against the Nationals.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Plays huge role in win
Matt Thaiss went 3-for-5 with a double, five RBI and two stolen bases in Tuesday's 10-7 win over the Rockies.Thaiss had a two-run double in the third inning, a two-run single in the fourth and an RBI single in the eighth. He also logged his first two steals of the campaign. Prior to Tuesday, Thaiss hadn't done much of anything well -- he entered the contest with just seven RBI all year. He's slashing .253/.347/.373 with one home run, 12 RBI, eight runs scored, seven doubles and two steals through 95 plate appearances. He's played roughly once a week in July, so Logan O'Hoppe figures to remain in a starting role behind the dish.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Fills in for resting O'Hoppe
Matt Thaiss will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Mariners.Thaiss will step in behind the plate for the series finale while top backstop Logan O'Hoppe rests for the day game after catching all nine innings of Tuesday's 5-1 win. Expect Thaiss' opportunities to remain fairly limited moving forward while O'Hoppe continues to handle one of the heavier workloads among all catchers.
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Angels' Matt Thaiss: Getting start with O'Hoppe resting
Matt Thaiss will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Athletics.With top backstop Logan O'Hoppe getting a rare day off, Thaiss will start for just the fifth time in June. Thaiss' playing time will likely remain fairly limited throughout the season if O'Hoppe is able to stay healthy.
Matt Thaiss
#21 C / Chi. Cubs / EXP: 6YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 lb Age: 29 College: Virginia Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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