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Brian Duensing, Chicago Cubs
Duensing got a guaranteed $2 million contract from the Cubs even after an injury-shortened and unremarkable 2016 season with the Orioles. To the Cubs’ credit, the signing paid off. Duensing made 68 appearances and posted a 2.74 ERA, striking out 61 batters in 62 1/3 innings. For the second straight year, Duensing is on a club headed to the playoffs.
