The Houston Astros agreed to trade closer Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in a move aimed at clearing payroll to re-sign free agent infielder Alex Bregman. Pressly waived his no-trade clause to facilitate the deal, with the Cubs expected to pay most of his $14 million salary for 2025. The trade opens up financial flexibility for the Astros to make a competitive offer to bring back Bregman, with second baseman Jose Altuve willing to change positions to accommodate his return.
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