Cubs acquire reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from Angels ahead of trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
The Chicago Cubs traded Moises Bellesteros to the Los Angeles Angels for reliever Ryan Zeferjahn, who has a 3.66 ERA. This move is viewed positively among NL scouts as one of the standout deadline deals. Zeferjahn, only 28, has already appeared in two games for the Cubs, allowing one earned run over 1.2 innings. Cubs expect increased performance from Zeferjahn to strengthen their playoff potential against teams like the Dodgers.
- •Cubs acquire Ryan Zeferjahn for Moises Bellesteros from Angels.
- •Zeferjahn has made two appearances for the Cubs since the trade.
- •NL scouts favored this trade among recent MLB deadline deals.
- •Cubs aim to improve playoff chances with this bullpen addition.
- 2:59 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs trade for 3.66 ERA Angels reliever is NL scouts 'favorite' deadline deal
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