Cubs trade for 28-year-old Yosver Zulueta from Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:28 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hand pitcher Yosver Zulueta from the Seattle Mariners for a minor league player and cash considerations on June 15, 2026. This move follows the Cubs' struggles, with injuries and an offensive slump collapsing their earlier position in the standings. Zulueta, who was designated for assignment, has a 5.75 ERA over 20.1 innings this season at Triple-A Tacoma but is known for a fastball averaging over 96 mph and a 9.4 K/9 rate. The Cubs are hoping to bolster their pitching depth as they reassess their roster amid their recent performance issues.
- •Cubs traded for Yosver Zulueta from Mariners on June 15.
- •Zulueta has a 5.75 ERA in 20.1 innings this season.
- •Cubs have fallen to.500 after being 15 games over.
- •The team is seeking to enhance roster depth during struggles.
- •Zulueta's fastball averages over 96 mph with a 9.4 K/9 rate.
- 7:28 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs Quickly Trade For 28-Year-Old Cast Off By Division Leader
"The Chicago Cubs have snapped up a high-velocity righty who closed out five games in the National League last year.
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