Cubs trade RHP Josh Collmenter to the Atlanta Braves for Cash
The Cubs announced Wednesday the team traded veteran right-hander Josh Collmenter to the Atlanta Braves for cash. Financial details were not released.
The Cubs signed Collmenter to a minor league contract on Aug. 10. Collmenter was released by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Aug. 7.
Collmenter was assigned to Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 15. Collmenter made four starts for the I-Cubs and was 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Collmenter allowed four runs on 13 hits with eight walks and nine strikeouts in 16 innings.