Chicago Cubs: What happens at first base if Anthony Rizzo goes down?

Chicago Cubs one of 13 teams to make an offer to Ji-Man Choi

According to a Yonhap News Agency report, the Cubs joined a dozen other teams in offering a deal (likely of the minor league variety) to free agent Ji-Man Choi.

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Choi appeared in the big leagues with the New York Yankees in 2017. In just six games, the 26-year-old put up a 1.067 OPS – thanks to two long-balls in his first two games. The year prior, however, he struggled with the Angels. The left-handed-swinging first baseman slashed just .170/.271/.339 in his rookie season.

There is still plenty of time for Choi to figure things out, but the initial impression is far from a positive one. That being said, he posted a .911 OPS with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre outside of his six games with the Yankees last year.

With that larger sample size in-mind, the Cubs aren’t going to guarantee a big-league spot to Choi.  But he’s not the only small-name option to back up Rizzo in 2018. The Cubs’ minor league system boasts a few options, as well.