The Chicago Cubs are officially open for business.
The team began its widely expected fire sale on Thursday by dealing outfielder Joc Pederson to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for first base prospect Bryce Ball, the team announced.
The move ends Pederson's Cubs tenure after less than a year with the team. Pederson signed with the Cubs last offseason on a one-year, $7 million deal after spending his entire career with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
In 73 games with the Cubs, Pederson hit .230/.300/.418 with 11 homers and 39 RBIs.