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Red Sox Trade Josh Osich to Cubs Ahead of Deadline for Player to Be Named

The Chicago Cubs acquired Josh Osich from the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later, according to MLB Network's Jon Heyman.

Jeff Passan

Cubs now have three lefties in their bullpen: Kyle Ryan, Andrew Chafin and Josh Osich, who they got from the Red Sox for a PTBNL, sources tell ESPN. Seven minutes left.

The lefty reliever has posted a 5.74 ERA with 20 strikeouts in 15.2 innings. MLB.com's Jordan Bastian noted Osich's ERA belies how effective he has been in certain situations:

Jordan Bastian

Osich has a 5.