Vinyl may be outselling its more compact counterpart for the first time in decades, but the Cubs went counter to the trend by claiming lefty C.D. Pelham off waivers from the Rangers. It’s another under-the-radar move as the front office looks to build depth on the cheap before (fingers crossed) getting down to more serious acquisitions soon.
Originally selected by Texas in the 33rd round of the 2015 Draft out of Spartanburg Methodist College, the 6-foot-6 Pelham has spent gone 11-12 with 28 saves and a 5.51 ERA in 158 career minor league appearances.