The Chicago Cubs are currently set to open up a new series with the Colorado Rockies. Chicago just played San Francisco in a three-game series (that they won), and the upcoming Rockies series signals the second time Chicago will play Colorado in the span of a week or so.
On Monday morning, the Chicago Cubs made a trade with the Seattle Mariners for a pitcher.
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Chicago Cubs Acquiring Yosver Zulueta
GettyGLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 23: Pitcher Yosver Zulueta #61 of the Seattle Mariners throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning of a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on February 23, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Update: the deal has been announced official by both clubs:
Mark Polishuk of MLBTR.com wrote: “Both clubs have officially announced the deal. The Mariners received cash considerations from the Cubs. Chicago designated left-hander Doug Nikhazy for assignment in a corresponding move.”
In a MLB trade for depth pitching, the Chicago Cubs are acquiring Yosver Zulueta from the Seattle Mariners for cash and a minor leaguer. Zulueta was recently designated for assignment by the Mariners. Zulueta did not appear in an MLB game for the Seattle Mariners, and has pitched in parts of two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds.
Francys Romero was first on the report, and wrote:
“Source: RHP Yosver Zulueta was traded to the Chicago Cubs for a minor league player and cash considerations. Zulueta, 28, had been designated for assignment (DFA) a few days ago by the Seattle Mariners.”
What Does Yosver Zulueta Trade Mean for Cubs?
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – AUGUST 04: Yosver Zulueta #67 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park on August 04, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
This is an organizational depth trade for the Chicago Cubs. Yosver Zulueta hasn’t seen extended time at the MLB level, but Chicago obviously seems something in him to make a trade.
Across 20.1 IP at Triple-A this season, Zulueta holds an ERA of 5.75. His WHIP is 1.77, which is very high, as walks issued has been an issue for the 28-year-old.
MLBTR.com’s Mark Polishuk hit the news quickly and provided some insight on Yulueta’s MLB career:
“This is the third time Zulueta has changed teams following a DFA. Originally an international signing for the Blue Jays in 2019, he sent from Toronto to Cincinnati on a waiver claim in March 2024. This led to Zulueta making his MLB debut that year, and he posted a 5.32 ERA in 23 2/3 innings for the Reds over the 2024-25 seasons. When the Reds designated Zulueta this past January, the Mariners worked out a trade to bring the righty to the Pacific Northwest.”
Now, he’s being traded again and heading back to the Midwest with the Cubs organization. It will be interesting to see how the Cubs handle their newly acquired pitcher over the next week or so, and if he does end up being recalled.
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Social Media Reactions to Cubs-Mariners
GettyCINCINNATI, OHIO – JUNE 25: Yosver Zulueta #67 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park on June 25, 2024 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The appearance was Zulueta’s MLB debut. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Here is what people are saying across X on Monday morning about the trade!
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