Former Chicago Cubs left-hander Luke Little has reached agreement on a deal with the Athletics, bringing a low-profile free-agent signing to light in an unusual fashion during the early days of the offseason.

Little, who spent four seasons in the Cubs organization after being selected in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of San Jacinto College’s North Campus in Houston, confirmed the move himself.

The news surfaced through a collaborative Instagram slideshow posted by the accounts @mlbhallofgood and @mlbrandomspotlight.

The post featured several under-the-radar free agents with the repeated caption wondering which team might sign each player.

In the comments, Little responded with a GIF of the Athletics logo and stated that the agreement was already a done deal.

The podcast MLB Hall of Pretty Good quickly amplified the development on X, noting that Little’s direct confirmation in the Instagram thread provided the first public verification of the signing.

Little made his major-league debut with the Cubs in 2023 and appeared in seven games that year, tossing 6⅔ scoreless innings.

The following season he logged 26 innings with a 3.46 ERA and 28 strikeouts while shuttling between Chicago and the minors.

His big-league opportunities dwindled after that; he made only two appearances in 2025 and one in 2026. In August, the Cubs designated him for assignment, after which the Kansas City Royals claimed him on waivers.

Little spent the remainder of the year in the Royals’ minor-league system. Kansas City later designated him for assignment again at the end of the season.

He cleared waivers and elected free agency, opening the path to the Athletics.

The 26-year-old southpaw relies primarily on a mid-90s four-seam fastball and sinker, complemented by a mid-80s sweeper.

While he has yet to establish himself as a regular contributor at the major-league level, his left-handed arm and multi-pitch arsenal give him a chance to compete for a bullpen role in Oakland’s system or on the big-league roster if he performs well in spring training.

For the Athletics, the addition represents a low-risk depth signing as they continue reshaping their pitching staff. For Little, it offers a fresh opportunity after several seasons of limited major-league exposure and multiple roster moves.

The unconventional announcement method drew attention among baseball followers who track minor transactions, illustrating how players sometimes use social media to share career updates before formal team statements appear.

As the offseason progresses, Little’s performance in the Athletics organization will determine whether the signing develops into a longer-term opportunity or remains a brief chapter in his professional career.