Veteran right-handed reliever Rafael Soriano agreed to a minor-league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
The 35-year-old with 207 career saves expected a more competitive market for his services.
Soriano could emerge in a Chicago bullpen that went to a committee approach recently. He played for manager Joe Maddon in Tampa in 2010, and also was closer for the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals.
Hector Rondon began the season as closer but Maddon involved Jason Motte and others lately.