The Cubs traded right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. to the Padres in exchange for left-hander Brad Wieck prior to the MLB trade deadline Wednesday afternoon.
The deal ends a tumultuous period for the former set-up man that included stints on the injured list and in the minor leagues prior to his departure.
Edwards, who turns 28 in early August, had emerged as one of the Cubs’ top relievers before his struggles this season. He recorded a 2.98 ERA in 73 appearances with the club in 2017, then followed it up a year ago by posting a 2.60 ERA in 58 appearances.