Ryan Pressly will suit up for the Chicago Cubs this year after spending seven seasons with the Houston Astros. Per The Athletic's Chandler Rome,

The Chicago Cubs made waves late last week with their reported interest in trading for former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly. The deal, however, dragged on as Pressly pondered on whether he’d wave the full no trade clause in his contract to allow the deal to happen.

The Chicago Cubs continued their efforts to go all-in for next season on Sunday as they traded for reliever Ryan Pressly.

The Cubs are open to bullpen additions after adding Ryan Pressly. They've talked to David Robertson & Ryne Stanek. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

With Kyle Tucker on board, the Chicago Cubs are favored to win the NL Central, though few give them a chance to hang with the Los Angeles Dodgers come October.

Pressly has already spoken with Cubs manager Craig Counsell and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.

Ryan Pressly's relationship with Dana Brown 'fractured,' the Houston Astros' GM said, when a prominent free agent signing forced Pressly into a new role.

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.

Ryan Pressly said it was difficult for him to waive his no-trade clause to facilitate a move to the Chicago Cubs after spending seven years with the Houston Astros."It was tough to make this decision,

Ryan Pressly described it as one of the hardest decisions he has faced. The Astros’ request for him to waive his no-trade clause last week meant agreeing to move on from his family’s lifelong home and head into unfamiliar territory.

Ryan Pressly said approving a trade to the Cubs was one of hardest decisions but he's ready to prove he can be a closer again in Chicago.