Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros (left) congratulates pitcher Ryan Pressly after the Astros defeated the White Sox 6-1 to win Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Both are now Cubs.
Ryan Pressly deemed it “probably one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made” to waive his no-trade rights and accept a trade from the Houston Astros, where the right-hander spent seven seasons as a bullpen anchor amid the franchise’s golden era,
Ryan Pressly described it as one of the hardest decisions he has faced. The Astros’ request for him to waive his no-trade clause last week meant agreeing to move on from his family’s lifelong home and head into unfamiliar territory.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly walks back onto the mound after throwing a wild pitch that allowed Detroit Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter to score in the eighth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston.
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
HOUSTON — Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a deal with the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, MLB Network's Jon Heyman and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.
The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Ryan Pressly, adding the right-hander to the back end of their bullpen in their second major offseason deal with the Houston Astros.
“The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, pending medical review, sources tell ESPN,” Passan reported. “Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to Chicago to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary.”
Earlier in December, the Houston Astros traded Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs ... Juan Bello for 2x All-Star relief pitcher Ryan Pressly. Tucker's wife, Samantha, and Pressly's wife, Kat, seemed ...
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros on Tuesday for minor league pitcher Juan Bello. Pressly likely slides into the closer's role with Chicago, which is looking to go back to the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have made two significant trades this off-season, with outfielder Kyle Tucker and reliever Ryan Pressly both heading