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.
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