In order for the Cubs to acquire Ryan Pressly back in January, he first had to waive his no-trade clause. The right-hander lost the closer’s job when the Astros signed Josh Hader prior to the 2024 season, shifting him into a setup role. He wasn’t very effective, posting a 3.97 ERA in 56.2 innings, but there was a thought that getting save opportunities with a new team might reinvigorate his career. That’s why the Cubs made the relatively low-risk move to pick him up in exchange for A-ball righty Juan Bello while getting the Astros to pay down more than a third of Pressly’s $14 million salary.
Ryan Pressly May Have Already Lost His Job as Closer
