The Chicago Cubs could look to sign veteran righty David Robertson after their blockbuster trade for Ryan Pressly.

The Chicago Cubs could turn to free agency to boost their bullpen after swinging a blockbuster trade for Ryan Pressly.

The Cubs made their trade with the Astros for veteran reliever Ryan Pressly official on Tuesday, announcing that they’d designated reliever Matt Festa for assignment to clear space on the 40-man roster.

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Tuesday.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello.

The Houston Astros traded right-handed pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for minor league prospect RHP Juan Bello.

Is a veteran reliever the key to the still gummed-up market for free-agent infielders? That may be the case, peculiar as it sounds. Let us explain. The Chicago Cubs have reportedly agreed to acquire high-leverage bullpenner Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for right-hander Juan Bello.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown talks with the media about the decision to trade veteran relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitching prospect Juan Bello. (Housto

Danna Brown discusses the Astros trading Ryan Pressly to the Cubs, acquiring Juan Bello in return, what Bello brings to the team and more

The Houston Astros reached a tentative agreement to trade Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, clearing the way for Alex Bregman to return to the Astros.

The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres for a compelling trade alternative.