The Chicago Cubs have made a big move to bolster the back end of their bullpen. They acquired veteran reliever Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Sunday, sources confirmed to the Chicago Tribune.
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, pending medical review, sources tell ESPN. Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to Chicago to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary.
Ryan Pressly waived his no-trade clause and approved a deal that will move the All-Star reliever from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs, a source briefed on his decision told The Athletic on Sunday.
HOUSTON — Longtime Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a trade to the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, Jon Heyman with MLB Network and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.
The Houston Astros are dealing right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.
The trade will send Pressly and $5.5 million in cash to the Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
The Houston Astros recently made a blockbuster trade to ship Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, which could be the key to an Alex Bregman reunion.
Veteran high-leverage reliever Ryan Pressly has agreed to waive his no-trade clause to pave the way for a deal between the Cubs and Astros, a source confirmed Sunday.
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Pressly, who served as Houston's primary closer from 2020-23, will make $14 million in 2025 and has a full no-trade clause.