Reallocating their minor-league depth and addressing reliever choices is a transparent precedence for the Chicago Cubs’ commerce deadline wants.
After buying right-hander José Cuas from the Kansas City Royals Monday for outfielder Nelson Velázquez, the Cubs tapped into their minor-league arms for one more pitcher. The Cubs traded right-handers Adrian Sampson and Manuel Rodríguez and worldwide bonus pool area to the Tampa Bay Rays for right-hander Josh Roberson forward of Tuesday’s 5 p.m. deadline.
All three gamers have spent this season within the minors and will not be on their respective groups’ 40-man rosters.
Roberson, 27, has spent his whole profession within the minors, the final two with the Rays. Walks have been a difficulty throughout his 5 seasons, however he has confirmed some swing-and-miss skill the Cubs should consider in.
During spring coaching, Sampson was a part of the No. 5 starter competitors however struggled all through camp. Injuries triggered him to overlook 2 1/2 months, returning him to Triple-A Iowa in early July the place he has since struggled. Sampson, 31, was a vibrant spot for the Cubs the final two years in a flexible starter-long aid function, posting a 3.03 ERA, 1.189 WHIP and 139 ERA+ in 31 video games (24 begins).
Rodríguez, 26, confirmed flashes of nice stuff in 34 big-league appearances the earlier two years however struggled with command, strolling 21 batters in 31⅓ innings.
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