Cubs To Acquire Andrew Kittredge
Briefly

Chicago Cubs acquired Andrew Kittredge from the Baltimore Orioles, addressing bullpen needs. Kittredge signed a one-year, $9MM deal, likely to have a club option for 2026. He has a 3.56 ERA with a 25.2% strikeout rate in 30 1/3 innings this season. In return, the Cubs sent Wilfri De La Cruz, a 17-year-old shortstop, who received a $2.3MM signing bonus. Baseball America ranks him as the #20 prospect in Chicago's system, speculating he may transition to third base in the future.
Kittredge signed a one-year, $9MM deal with the O's last winter that also includes a $9MM club option for the 2026 season.
Over 30 1/3 relief innings for the O's, Kittredge has a 3.56 ERA, 25.2% strikeout rate, and 6.5% walk rate.
Wilfri De La Cruz was just signed by the Cubs earlier this year, securing a $2.3MM bonus, the highest of their 2025 international class.
Drafted at 6'3″, BA speculates that De La Cruz might end up at third base in the long run.
Read at MLB Trade Rumors
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