Ryan Pressly is the most decorated playoff reliever in Houston Astros' history, a former closer with 14 career postseason saves (most in franchise history and fifth most all-time) and a 17-inning scoreless streak across the 2022 and 2023 postseasons.

Alex Bregman remains a free agent, with the Astros and Cubs among potential remaining suitors for the third baseman. Chicago already has acquired two players from Houston's championship era in Ryan Pressly and Kyle Tucker via separate trades.

Ryan Pressly will suit up for the Chicago Cubs this year after spending seven seasons with the Houston Astros. Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome,

Pressly never aired any grievances publicly and continued to serve as a model teammate throughout his uneven 2024 season.

The Chicago Cubs could turn to free agency to boost their bullpen after swinging a blockbuster trade for Ryan Pressly.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly walks back onto the mound after throwing a wild pitch that allowed Detroit Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter to score in the eighth inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston.

Is a veteran reliever the key to the still gummed-up market for free-agent infielders? That may be the case, peculiar as it sounds. Let us explain. The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to acquire high-leverage bullpenner Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-hander Juan Bello.

The Houston Astros' bullpen already had questions before Ryan Pressly agreed to be traded. How does it look now without the longtime staple at the back end?

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

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

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