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The Chicago Cubs are making more moves ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Their latest came in the dead of night.<\/p>\n
The Cubs have acquired veteran reliever Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple reports.<\/p>\n
There has not been a reported return for Kittredge as of Wednesday evening.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
In 31 games this season, Kittredge has a 3.45 ERA across 31.1 innings pitched. Across those 31 appearances, Kittredge has also pitched scoreless outings in 24 of those games.<\/p>\n
Kittredge signed a one-year, $9 million contract with the Orioles in January, and has a $9 million team-option for 2026.<\/p>\n
Big picture view:<\/p>\n
This is a move that bolsters the bullpen, which was in need of some assistance, as the Cubs’ bullpen has struggled since coming back from the All-Star break.<\/p>\n
The Cubs acquired Ryan Pressley in a trade with the Houston Astros this offseason, but Pressley has struggled. In six appearances since the end of the All-Star break, Pressley has an 11.12 ERA.<\/p>\n
The Cubs also recently designated Chris Flexen for assignment on Tuesday, which was a sign the Cubs were going to make moves to their bullpen.<\/p>\n
Kittredge adds a veteran arm who has been pitching extremely well. In the last 15 games for Baltimore, he has a 1.76 ERA.<\/p>\n
The Cubs also traded for Michael Soroka on Wednesday evening, bolstering their starting rotation. There might be other moves to follow as the Cubs aim to bolster their pitching staff.<\/p>\n
This story will be updated.<\/p>\n
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