Cubs trade Moises Ballesteros and Mason McGwire for Ryan Zeferjahn
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are acquiring reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels, sending Moises Ballesteros and Mason McGwire in return. Zeferjahn, a 28-year-old right-handed pitcher, has a 3.66 ERA and is under club control through 2030. This trade adds depth to the Cubs' bullpen, but the loss of promising young players raises concerns about the cost. Ballesteros, 22, has made his MLB debut with eight home runs in 213 at-bats, while McGwire, also 22, has a 3.64 ERA in 59.1 innings at the minor league level. The trade could have significant implications for both teams moving forward.
- •Cubs acquire Ryan Zeferjahn from Angels in a notable trade.
- •Cubs trade Moises Ballesteros and Mason McGwire to Angels.
- •Zeferjahn has a 3.66 ERA and is under control through 2030.
- •Ballesteros is 22 with a.249 batting average in MLB.
- •McGwire, son of Mark McGwire, has a 3.64 ERA in the minors.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs full trade details for Ryan Zeferjahn deal with Angels reveal unfortunate cost
"The full trade details for the Cubs in this reliever trade is a bit tough.
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