Cubs Acquire Eli Morgan, Trade Alfonsin Rosario

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed reliever Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians, aiming to strengthen their bullpen, which struggled early in the 2024 season. Morgan, 28, posted a career-best 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season, despite battling shoulder and elbow injuries, and will bring a three-pitch arsenal to the Cubs. In exchange, Cleveland received a minor league prospect, Alfonsin Rosario, ranked No. 21 in the Cubs' system, as they aim to bolster their outfield pipeline. Concurrently, the Cubs designated infielder Patrick Wisdom for assignment, whose offensive performance declined in 2024 with a .171 batting average. This trade marks the Cubs' first significant move of the offseason as they look to improve from their recent 83-win season. The Guardians, while losing Morgan, continue to focus on long-term team development with a solid bullpen core remaining intact.