It's not clear if that interest has just been the Cubs' brass discussing Minor internally, or if they've reached out to his camp at all. The 35-year-old left-hander had a miserable season in 2022, registering a 6.06 ERA and a 76/40 K/BB ratio over 98 innings with the Reds before a sore shoulder ended his season prematurely. He'll almost assuredly have to settle for a minor league deal if he finds a team that's interested enough to give him another shot.

Minor, now 35 years old, is coming off an eye-popping (and not in a good way) 6.06 ERA with a 76/40 K/BB ratio over 98 innings with the Reds. He ended the season on the injured list with left shoulder soreness, but has been throwing this offseason and feels healthy. Odds are he'll have to settle for a camp invite somewhere as he tries to keep his career afloat. 

Minor will receive a $1 million buyout and head to free agency after posting a calamitous 6.06 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 76/40 K/BB ratio across 98 innings (19 starts) last year with the Reds. The 34-year-old veteran lefty is capable of soaking up inning, but hasn't been a relevant fantasy contributor since the 2019 campaign.

Minor had been slated to start Friday, but now Luis Cessa will move up a day to take the ball. The veteran left-hander has a history of shoulder issues and wound up posting a 6.06 ERA across 19 starts this season. He'll be a free agent after the Reds decline his option and will turn 35 this winter, so the future is looking pretty murky.