Cubs trade first baseman Matt Mervis to Marlins for utility player Vidal Bruján

Miami Marlins’ Vidal Bruján reacts after flying out with the bases loaded to end the Marlins’ half of the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Chicago. Charles Rex Arbogast/AP Photos

The Cubs made a trade on the periphery of their 40-man roster Sunday, acquiring utility player Vidal Bruján from the Marlins for first baseman Matt Mervis and cash, the team announced.

The move will provide a change of scenery for a pair of 26-year-old players who were once highly touted prospects.

The Marlins designated Bruján for assignment last week. Showing off his defensive versatility, Bruján played every position but catcher last…