Cubs Trade for Reliever Eli Morgan, Designate Patrick Wisdom for Assignment

The Chicago Cubs bolster their bullpen by acquiring Eli Morgan from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for outfield prospect Alfonsin Rosario.

Eli Morgan, 28, joins the Cubs after posting a stellar 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances for the Guardians during the 2024 season.
The Cleveland Guardians receive 20-year-old outfield prospect Alfonsin Rosario, who hit 16 home runs and stole 20 bases in Class-A Myrtle Beach this season.
To make room on their 40-man roster, the Cubs designated 33-year-old slugger Patrick Wisdom for assignment after his reduced role in 2024.
Morgan, a converted starter, has excelled as a reliever since 2022, offering a three-pitch mix and team control for three more seasons.
The trade marks an early move in the Cubs' offseason efforts to strengthen a bullpen that struggled with depth earlier in 2024.