The Chicago Cubs acquired utilityman 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, sources told ESPN.
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.
He joins a Cubs infield with shortstop Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner locked into starting roles and Luis Vazquez and Miles Mastrobuoni the likeliest backups.