Chicago Cubs secure deal with Jake Marisnick for one year, $1.5 million

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract with outfielder Jake Marisnick on Saturday.

Marisnick, 29, will make $1 million this season. The deal includes a $4 million mutual option for 2022 with a $500,000 buyout.

Marisnick hit .333 with two homers and five RBIs in 16 games with the New York Mets last year. But he is known more for his defense in center field