Cubs acquire Vidan Bruján from the Marlins for Matt Mervis

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesAl Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."

At one time, Matt Mervis was seen as the future at first base for the Chicago Cubs.

But in brief MLB appearances in 2023 and 2024, Mervis didn’t hit.

And so, Sunday Mervis became a Miami Marlin as the Cubs sent him there, along with cash considerations, for infielder Vidal Bruján.

Bruján, a native of Venezuela, turns 27 in February.

In 201 games at the MLB level from 2021-24, Bruján has batted .189/.261/.270 with five home runs and 14 stolen bases. He played for the Rays from 2021-23 and the Marlins…