Fri 1/16/15 10:25 AM

Coghlan signed a one-year, $2.505 million contract with the Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports. The former National League Rookie of the Year revived a stalling career in 2014, batting an impressive .283/.352/.452 while collecting nine homers and seven steals. He's slated to serve as the Cubs' starting left fielder during the upcoming campaign, with a spot near the top of the order possibly awaiting him.