Former Hanshin Tigers outfielder Matt Murton said Sunday that he has completed a minor-league deal with the Chicago Cubs and will attend the National League team's spring training.
The 34-year-old outfielder confirmed in an email to Kyodo News that he will be returning to the team where he made his major league debut in 2005.
The sides agreed on terms earlier this month, but the contract was conditional on Murton passing a physical. Until he makes the major-league roster, Murton will be a teammate of versatile and popular Japanese infielder Munenori Kawasaki.