The Houston Astros need another back-end reliever after shipping Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs. Could this $10 million reliever fill the gap in the bullpen?
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.
MLB Tonight discusses reports that Ryan Pressy has reportedly waved his no-trade clause to be traded to the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly and $5.5 million in cash to Chicago in exchange for right-handed
Ryan Pressly is from Texas and his wife Kat grew up in Houston, so that made it tough for both of them to agree to a trade from the Astros to the Cubs.
Ryan Pressly had fallen out of favor in Houston after racking up six postseason saves in 2022. The Cubs stepped up for the chance to help him regain his dominance.
Hot Stove discusses the recent news of the Cubs reportedly trading for Ryan Pressly as he waives his no-trade clause and the Astros' future
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Ryan Pressly, adding the right-hander to the back end of their bullpen in their second major offseason deal with the Houston Astros.
Astros owner Jim Crane's reluctance to pay the Competitive Balance Tax for a second straight campaign makes it "difficult to envision" landing Polanco and Bregman. That puts immense pressure on Boras and the ball in his court, though Houston isn't flinching.
As the Houston Astros work to re-sign Alex Bregman, they are also showing "strong interest" in other options, including veteran infielder Jorge
Fans take to social media to point out that a notable ballpark feature was missing at Houston Astros Fan Fest.