Young, formerly of Cubs, signs to play in South Korea

Jared Young of Prince George was acquired earlier this week by the Doosan Bears of the Korea Baseball Organization.

He is slated to make U.S. $300,000 for the remainder of this season, according to the Yonhap News Agency.

Young, 29, was drafted in 2017 by the Chicago Cubs and played 22 games for the Major League Baseball franchise.

He has been playing in Triple-A in the St. Louis Cardinals’ system,