The Houston Astros have confirmed their trade of reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, with Pressly agreeing to waive his no-trade clause while gaining adjustments to his contract. The deal includes the Astros covering a portion of Pressly's $14MM salary for 2025 and receiving at least one prospect in return. Financial constraints forced the Astros, who have limited payroll space, to make this move, which is reflected in their trades this offseason, as they seek to maintain competitiveness and potentially re-engage with Alex Bregman in the future.
Pressly's trade to the Cubs, with salary concessions from the Astros, signals their strategic maneuvering amid limited payroll space for the upcoming season.
The Astros have been managing their budget, leading to the decision to trade Pressly, who significantly impacted their roster due to his frequent appearances.
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