The Chicago Cubs acquired utility man Vidal Bruján on Sunday, sending first baseman Matt Mervis to the Miami Marlins in a swap of former top-100 prospects looking to find a more significant role in the big leagues.
The Marlins also received cash considerations from the Cubs.
Bruján, 26, was a highly touted switch-hitting shortstop when he debuted in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Rays. He struggled in three seasons with the Rays and produced in limited quantities during his year with the Marlins, who designated him for assignment last week.