Cubs finalizing trade for 2-time All-Star closer (source)

January 26th, 2025

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Jan. 26: Cubs finalizing trade for RHP Pressly (source)
The Cubs are close to adding a significant piece to their bullpen via trade. Chicago is finalizing a deal for Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly, who has agreed to waive his no-trade clause, a source told MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. A deal for Pressly began to materialize during the week, but a trade couldn't move forward until the 36-year-old Pressly decided to waive his clause.

The Cubs were runners-up to the Dodgers for the services of reliever Tanner Scott and have been tied to free agents Carlos Estévez, Kyle Finnegan and David Robertson, among others. Pressly is due $14 million this season, the final one of his current contract. He racked up 90 regular-season saves from 2021-23 and posted a 3.49 ERA over 56 2/3 innings in a setup role last season.

Jan. 24: Cubs showing 'significant interest' in Bregman (report)
The Cubs are believed to be showing "significant interest" in star free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, according to a report from MLB Network insider Jon Heyman on Friday.

But they're not the only ones. Chicago has serious competition from the Astros, Bregman's team for his entire career. The Tigers and Red Sox are also interested in the two-time All-Star, per Heyman.

The Cubs have previously been floated as a potential fit for Bregman, and they've already swung a trade for Bregman's Houston teammate, All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker.

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