Greg Jones Heads to Cubs After Brewers Release | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Greg Jones, the former first-round pick who struggled in his brief MLB stint with the Brewers, is bouncing back with a minor league deal to the Cubs — a rival team currently seven games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central. After hitting well in Triple-A Nashville and being DFA’d by the Brewers, Jones opted for free agency and now heads to Iowa, where he’ll try to reignite his career. His versatility — capable of playing outfield and second base — made him a Brewers’ pickup, but his MLB numbers didn’t match his Triple-A form. He’s not alone in this cross-town shuffle — pitcher Jake Woodford…