The Chicago Cubs have added another relief pitcher to their bullpen.
Chicago acquired pitcher Jesse Chavez in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The Cubs dealt minor league lefty Tyler Thomas in return.
The #Cubs tonight acquired RHP Jesse Chavez from the Texas Rangers for minor league LHP Tyler Thomas. pic.twitter.com/wEYDm0cfvq
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) July 20, 2018
Chavez has spent time during his career as both a starter and reliever. He’s been working exclusively as a reliever this season and carries a 3.51 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 56.1 innings this season.
The move adds some depth to the Cubs bullpen, which is without Brandon Morrow, who is currently on the DL.
Thomas, a 7th-round pick last year, is 3-5 with a 2.88 ERA in Single-A this season.
