4 days ago · The Astros sent Pressly to the Cubs along with $5.5 million, according to a source, in exchange for Minor League right-hander Juan Bello. The money will cover some of the $14 million Pressly – who waived a no-trade clause – is set to make this season in his final year before hitting free agency and allows the Astros to trim $8.5 million off their payroll with eyes on …

1 day ago · Ryan Pressly is the most decorated playoff reliever in Houston Astros' history, a former closer with 14 career postseason saves (most in franchise history and fifth most all-time) and a 17-inning ...

2 days ago · CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello. Pressly likely slides into the closer’s role with Chicago, which is looking to go back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. He had a 3.49 ERA in 59 appearances last year while serving ...

1 day ago · Ryan Pressly deemed it “probably one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made” to waive his no-trade rights and accept a trade from the Houston Astros, where the right-hander spent seven ...

By Tuesday, everything was official: Pressly was going to the Cubs in exchange for Minor League pitcher Juan Bello. The Astros agreed to take on $5.5 million of Pressly’s $14 million salary for 2025 (sources told MLB.com) in a move that helped Houston’s payroll situation and answered Chicago’s need for an experienced late-inning arm.

14 hours ago · Pressly was the Astros’ closer for four seasons, including during their 2022 run to a World Series title. But, last year, Houston signed Josh Hader to a five-year contract and moved Pressly into ...

3 days ago · CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros for right-handed pitcher Juan Bello. To make room on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Matt Festa has been designated for assignment. The Cubs 40-man roster currently stands at 40 players. Pressly, 36, is 35-36 with

3 days ago · Pressly rose to prominence with the Astros, becoming one of baseball’s best relievers. The two-time All-Star had a streak of 40 consecutive games without allowing a run from Aug. 15, 2018, to ...

4 days ago · Pressly will make $14 million this season and parting with him would create additional payroll space the Astros could use to further augment their roster — potentially by pursuing a reunion with ...

2 days ago · The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello. Pressly likely slides into the closer's role with Chicago, which is looking to go back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020. He had a 3.49 ERA in 59 appearances last year while serving as a setup man for ...