Cubs Insider · Feb 5, 2025
Breaking: Cubs trade for Ryan Brasier
The Cubs have acquired Ryan Brasier from the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources have confirmed to CI.
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN. Brasier, 37, was DFA'd last week but should get leverage innings for Chicago.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 5, 2025
As Jeff says, Brasier was DFA’d recently when the Dodgers signed Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Brasier appeared in 28 games for the Dodgers last season with a 3.54 ERA. He has great extension, with a walk rate that rivals some of the best in baseball.