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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Stays hot with two hits, walk
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Conforto went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Friday's 7-1 win over the Rangers.
After going 3-for-3 with a double, a homer and two RBI Thursday against the Reds, Conforto was given another start. He hit second in the Chicago lineup and reached base three more times. In limited at-bats, Conforto has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball the last couple weeks, but Friday was just his fifth start in the last 18 games. Across 12 plate appearances this month, Conforto is 6-for-10 with four extra-base hits, including two home runs, three RBI, four runs scored and a 2:1 BB:K. Conforto has done enough to earn more playing time against right-handed pitching, but the Cubs' outfield is set in stone. Moises Ballesteros has cooled off as the primary designated hitter, as he's just 2-for-31 (.065) since April 28.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Leads offense Thursday
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Conforto went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, a solo home run, an additional run scored and two total RBI in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Reds.
Making his first start since April 29, Conforto responded with his first three-hit game of the season and also delivered his second home run. The veteran outfielder is locked into a reserve role for the Cubs, which limits his fantasy appeal, but he's been good when given an opportunity with a .361/.467/.667 slash line across 36 at-bats.
Cubs' Michael Conforto: Reaches three times in loss
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Conforto went 1-for-3 with two walks and a run scored in Saturday's 4-3, extra-innings loss to the Pirates.
This was Conforto's first game action in three days, as the veteran has settled in as a reserve outfielder for the Cubs. With Seiya Suzuki back in the fold, Conforto figures to remain on the bench, though he could eventually see more time at DH if he continues to show some life in his bat. Over his last five appearances, Conforto is slashing .385/.556/.462 with five walks, three RBI and three runs scored.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Sitting again Saturday
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Conforto isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Conforto entered the season as the favorite to start in right field while Seiya Suzuki works his way back from a knee injury, but the Cubs have instead given Matt Shaw the starting nod in both of their first two contests. Conforto should still make occasional starts in the field, though perhaps not as often as initially thought.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Not starting Thursday
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.
The veteran outfielder was expected to open the season as Chicago's primary right fielder versus right-handed pitching with Seiya Suzuki (knee) on the injured list, but Matt Shaw will instead receive the Opening Day nod. Conforto could still get semi-regular opportunities, but between Shaw and Dylan Carlson, there's strong competition for playing time.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Formally added to roster
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The Cubs selected Conforto's contract from Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.
Chicago had already informed Conforto a few days earlier that he had secured his spot on the Opening Day squad, but the team officially cleared room for him on the 40-man roster Wednesday by placing left-hander Justin Steele (elbow) on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. With Seiya Suzuki (knee) on the 10-day IL to begin the season, the left-handed-hitting Conforto should have a clear path to making regular starts against righties as either a designated hitter or corner outfielder.
The Cubs informed Conforto on Sunday that he would be on the team's Opening Day roster, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
This was widely expected in recent days, particularly with Seiya Suzuki battling a knee injury. With Suzuki officially headed to the injured list to begin the regular season, Conforto's roster spot became secure. The veteran outfielder has taken a bit of a step back from a contact perspective the past few years, including in 2025, when he sported just a .199 batting average and .638 OPS across 138 regular-season games for the Dodgers. Conforto still has a little pop in his bat, however, having blasted 32 home runs across the last two seasons combined. He could be a short-term fantasy option if he gets off to a good start, though Suzuki's eventual return will cut into Conforto's overall value.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Expected to make OD roster
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The Cubs plan to add Conforto to their Opening Day roster, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.
With Seiya Suzuki (knee) set to miss the start of the regular season, Conforto now figures to be the favorite to start in right field on Opening Day. His path to playing time will be much less clear once Suzuki returns, however, as Conforto will likely move into a reserve role while making an occasional appearance as a DH. Since he signed with the Cubs in late February, the 33-year-old has slashed .241/.290/.345 with one RBI and two runs scored through 29 plate appearances in the Cactus League.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Likely to make team?
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Conforto has a good shot at earning an Opening Day bench spot with the Cubs, particularly with Tyler Austin (knee) out of the mix for several months, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
Conforto was signed to a minor-league deal last month, but he's seemingly doing enough to make a good impression, and the Cubs have at least one reserve outfield spot to fill with Austin undergoing surgery on his right knee. Conforto would give Chicago a reliable veteran presence, and while he might not make a huge fantasy impact right away as a bench piece, he could see his value climb quickly if he ever found himself in an everyday role. The 33-year-old batted just .199 with a .638 OPS and 12 home runs last season across 138 regular-season games for the Dodgers, though he was a bit better in 2024 with the Giants, posting a .237 average, .759 OPS and 20 long balls in 130 contests.
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Cubs' Michael Conforto: Latches on with Cubs
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Conforto agreed to a one-year contract with the Cubs on Monday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
Per Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com, Conforto will be joining the Cubs on a minor-league deal, which means he won't have any assurances of being part of the Opening Day roster. However, if Conforto is able to impress during spring training and breaks camp with the big club, he could play right field against some right-handed pitchers while Seiya Suzuki slides to designated hitter. Conforto, who turns 33 in March, is coming off the worst season of his career in 2025, when he slashed .199/.305/.333 with 12 home runs in 486 plate appearances with the Dodgers.
Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Absent from wild-card roster
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Conforto is not included on the Dodgers' wild-card roster.
Conforto was the team's regular left fielder against right-handed pitching throughout the season, but he finished with a .199/.305/.333 batting line in 138 games and the Dodgers have finally decided to pull the plug on him as a starter. The Dodgers could shift Andy Pages to left field, put Tommy Edman in center field and install Hyeseong Kim and/or Miguel Rojas at second base.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Riding pine Wednesday
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Conforto isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Arizona.
Conforto will step out of the starting nine Wednesday after going 0-for-4 with a strikeout during Tuesday's series opener. Andy Pages will move to left field in Conforto's absence while Tommy Edman starts in center and Miguel Rojas mans the keystone.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Homers in three-hit game
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Conforto went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Giants.
Conforto was the only Dodger with a multi-hit effort in this comeback win. The outfielder has homered twice and added six RBI while going 8-for-19 over his last six games. He's put together a decent September, batting .310 (13-for-42) over 13 games this month, raising his season slash line to .203/.305/.343 with 12 homers, 35 RBI, 49 runs scored and one stolen base across 132 contests.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Collects three RBI off bench
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Conforto went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's 10-3 win against the Giants.
The veteran outfielder entered as a pinch hitter for Alex Call in the fifth inning and made the most of his opportunity, collecting three singles and tying his season high with three RBI. The effort lifted his season average to .200 -- the first time it's reached that mark since June 20. Conforto has struggled mightily at the plate over the last two-plus months, slashing just .218/.307/.361 with eight RBI, 12 runs, eight doubles and 37 strikeouts across 137 plate appearances since that date.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: On bench against lefty
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.
With southpaw Robbie Ray on the hill for the Giants, the left-handed-hitting Conforto will retreat to the bench for the series finale while Alex Call picks up a start in left field. Though the Dodgers reinstated utility man Tommy Edman from the injured list Wednesday, his return has yet to inhibit Conforto, who had started against right-handed pitchers in both of the first two games of the series in San Francisco.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Provides lone run in loss
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Conforto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 5-1 extra-inning loss to the Giants.
Conforto took Justin Verlander deep in the seventh inning for the Dodgers' lone run of the game. Conforto is 6-for-27 (.222) over eight games in September, with Friday's performance marking his first extra-base hit and first RBI of the month. The veteran outfielder has struggled all year with a .193/.297/.331 slash line, 11 homers, 30 RBI, 47 runs scored and one stolen base over 127 contests. The Dodgers' outfield is at full health, so Conforto will face challenges from Andy Pages, Alex Call and Hyeseong Kim for starts in left field.
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Dodgers' Michael Conforto: Taking seat Wednesday
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Conforto is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
The left-handed-hitting Conforto will hit the bench against right-hander Braxton Ashcraft, paving the way for Alex Call to pick up a start in left field. In addition to facing competition from Call, Conforto's standing atop the depth chart in left field could be threatened by the recent reinstatement of Hyeseong Kim, who made three starts at the position during his rehab assignment.
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