Jay had a batting average of . 296 in 379 at bats for the Cubs in 2017 .
As a free agent , Jay signed a one - year , $8 million contract with the Chicago Cubs on November 29 , 2016 .
Jay had a batting average of . 296 in 379 at bats for the Chicago Cubs in 2017 .
As a free agent , Jay signed a one - year , $8 million contract with the Chicago Cubs on November 29 , 2016 .