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.

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.

2 days ago · Chicago had been searching for bullpen help since it went 83-79 and finished second in the NL Central in 2024 for the second straight season. It was reportedly in the mix for Tanner Scott before he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.. The Cubs are paying $8.5 million of Pressly’s $14 million salary for 2025 in the last year of his contract.

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 · 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 …

20 hours ago · Pressly and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy have known each other since their days as Red Sox farmhands. Chicago lefty Caleb Thielbar (signed Dec. 31) was a teammate of Pressly’s with the Twins. Kevin Poppe (named the Cubs’ head Major League strength and conditioning coach on Dec. 9) worked with Pressly at Dynamic Sports Training in Houston.

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 ...

3 days ago · 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 Tribune.

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.

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.