Astros trade reliever Ryan Pressly to Cubs, aiding their bullpen as part of offseason shake-up.

The Houston Astros are trading right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs. Pressly, who was the Astros' closer for three of the past four seasons, will waive his no-trade clause to facilitate the move, and the Astros will help cover his remaining $14 million salary. The Cubs, looking to bolster their bullpen, expect Pressly to become their closer. This is the second trade between the teams this offseason, following the Cubs' acquisition of outfielder Kyle Tucker. The Astros are creating room to potentially re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman.

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