3 days ago · The Cubs announced that they landed Pressly from the Astros in exchange for Minor League reliever Juan Bello. Chicago will be responsible for $8.5 million of Pressly’s $14 million salary for the upcoming season, a source told MLB.com. In order to clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated righty Matt Festa for assignment.

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 …

21 hours ago · CHICAGO -- Ryan Pressly described it as one of the hardest decisions he has faced. The Astros’ request for him to waive his no-trade clause last week meant agreeing to move on from his family’s lifelong home and head into unfamiliar territory. ... Pressly was going to the Cubs in exchange for Minor League pitcher Juan Bello. The Astros ...

21 hours ago · The Cubs believe Pressly, who notched the final out of the 2022 World Series for the Astros, will set a good example for their young pitchers and bring a sense of calm to the ninth inning.

3 days ago · The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly and a reported $5.5 million in cash to Chicago in exchange for right-handed ...

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 · The Cubs made their trade with the Astros for veteran reliever Ryan Pressly official on Tuesday, announcing that they designated reliever Matt Festa for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

3 days ago · By Chandler Rome, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. 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 ...

1 day ago · Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ryan Pressly, who waived his no-trade clause, from Houston Astros The 20-year-old Bello went 4-5 with a 3.21 ERA in 22 starts for Class A Myrtle Beach last year.

3 days ago · Jan. 26: After a few days of speculation, Ryan Pressly has agreed to waive his 10-and-5 no-trade protection to okay a deal that will send the veteran reliever from the Astros to the Cubs.