Cubs officially announced acquiring LHP Cole Hamels from the Rangers … RHP Alec Mills recalled from Triple-A Iowa
The Cubs made the official announcement on Friday that the team acquired veteran lefty Cole Hamels from the Rangers. The Cubs also received cash in the deal, reportedly $5 million of the $13.9 million guaranteed to Hamels between his remaining salary and buyout on the $6 million club option for the 2019 season.
The Cubs sent RHP Eddie Butler, minor league RHP Rollie Lacy and a PTBNL to Texas for Hamels.