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Breaking: Cubs trade for Ryan Brasier

The Cubs have acquired Ryan Brasier from the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources have confirmed to CI.

The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources tell ESPN. Brasier, 37, was DFA'd last week but should get leverage innings for Chicago.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 5, 2025

As Jeff says, Brasier was DFA’d recently when the Dodgers signed Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates. Brasier appeared in 28 games for the Dodgers last season with a 3.54 ERA.