After the Chicago Cubs shockingly gave up on their No. 18 prospect, bullpen fireballer Michael Arias, the New York Yankees moved quickly to acquire him.

The Yankees added to their bullpen depth in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, acquiring a right-handed pitcher who finished last season at Triple-A.

The Chicago Cubs front office and coaching staff have been making it known that the team is not done building their 2025 team. The frustration from fans is evident as time drags on and high-end impact pieces remain available on the free agency market.

The Chicago Cubs have done well this offseason with acquiring the necessary talent to be better than they were last year by adding superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker to be the face of the Cubs, but are they done adding?

The Chicago Cubs and Colin Rea have agreed to a $5 million, one-year contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations confirmed the agreement to the AP on Friday on condition of anonymity because the team hadn't announced the deal.

According to a report from MLBTradeRumors, the Chicago Cubs are signing former Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Colin Rea to a one-year deal. The Cubs and right-hander Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5MM deal,

The Cubs and free agent RHP Colin Rea have agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract, reuniting the right-hander with manager Craig Counsell, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers on Friday.

In the thick of the international signing period kick-off, the New York Yankees stumble upon a much-needed addition. The club acquired a right-handed pitching prospect, Michael Arias, from the Chicago Cubs.

According to Brewers insider Curt Hogg, the Brewers have invited shortstop Cooper Pratt, pitcher Jacob Misiorowski, and reliever Craig Yoho to Arizona as the team is looking to add some extra depth after losing star shortstop Willy Adames to free agency, closer Devin Williams, and former starter Colin Rea to the Yankees and Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs are projected to sign a 38-save reliever with the chance to become an shutdown closer in 2025.

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