GLENDALE, Ariz.Cuban defector Gerardo Concepcion will get 6 million guaranteed in a five-year, major-league contract, the Cubs confirmed on Sunday, making official a deal that had been rumored for weeks.
Concepciona left-handed pitcher who stands 6-foot-2 and turned 20 last monthwill report to minor-league camp in Arizona. He takes the 40th spot on the teams 40-man roster.
Concepcion earned Cuban National Series Rookie of the Year honors last season after going 10-3 with a 3.36 ERA in 21 games (16 starts) for the Industriales.