The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.

HOUSTON — Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a deal with the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, MLB Network's Jon Heyman and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.

The Cubs made their trade with the Astros for veteran reliever Ryan Pressly official on Tuesday, announcing that they’d designated reliever Matt Festa for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

The Chicago Cubs finally made a big-time addition to their bullpen, acquiring Ryan Pressly and cash considerations from the Houston Astros on Sunday.

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros agreed to a trade Tuesday that sent reliever Ryan Pressly to the Windy City. The Astros announced they acquired

Dana Brown spoke today on Ryan Pressly, Alex Bregman, Jose Altuve and the current Astros' roster. Read all about it on MLB Trade Rumors.

The Houston Astros are dealing right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.

Ryan Pressly #55 of the Houston Astros celebrates after striking out Evan Carter #32 of the Texas Rangers to win Game Five of the American League Championship Series at Globe Life Field on October 20, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

The Chicago Cubs are bolstering their bullpen, having agreed to acquire veteran closing pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros. It's a trade that's been in the works for a while, though it couldn't be completed until Pressly agreed to waive his no-trade clause.

Ryan Pressly stood on the edge of the mound in Houston, leaning slightly as he watched right fielder Kyle Tucker hustle into foul ground to make a catch. Tucker reeled it in and the celebration was on