The Chicago Cubs are breaking up their dominant back end of the bullpen while the Chicago White Sox are getting some much needed relief help.
Right-hander Ryan Tepera was traded from the Cubs to the Sox Thursday. The Cubs received minor-league pitcher Bailey Horn in return.
Tepera, 33, re-signed with the Cubs in the offseason and has since been among the most reliable relievers in the league. He is 0-2 with a 2.91 in 43 games this season. His 16 holds are tied for sixth in Major League Baseball.
“Ryan has been an extremely reliable bullpen arm this season and throughout his career,” said Sox general manager Rick Hahn in a statement.