As first reported by Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs are acquiring lefty reliever Taylor Rogers from the Pirates. The return is reportedly hulking outfielder Ivan Brethowr, who showed flashes during spring training. Rogers was only with the Bucs for about a day after being sent from the Reds as part of the Ke’Bryan Hayes trade on Wednesday. Taylor and twin brother Tyler, a righty submariner, were both moved in trades on Wednesday, as a matter of fact.
The newest Cubs reliever has a 2.45 ERA across 33 innings in 40 appearances, which would make you think he’s a lefty specialist.