REPORT: Cubs Make A Trade With Blue Jays For Reliever
Well, the Cubs were eventually going to make a trade for another reliever and they have made a deal with the Blue Jays, but just as expected it’s not really a huge splash. Yet, it’s a decent pick up.
After rumors of Ken Giles or maybe Daniel Hudson being possible trade targets the Cubs settled on 32-year-old righty David Phelps.
The Cubs are sending right-handed pitcher Thomas Hatch to the Blue Jays.
Hatch is the 29th ranked prospect in the Cubs minor league system.
Phelps has pitched in 17.1 innings this year, posting a 3.63 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.
Phelps has made 65 career starts, but as a reliever he’s put up much better numbers. He’s recorded a 3.36 ERA and 1.28 WHIP in 180 relief appearances, striking out 10.3 batters per nine innings.
He is coming off Tommy John surgery, so that’s why Phelps has only made 17 appearances this year.
And the Cubs have made it official.