Brasier, 37, had been designated for assignment on Thursday when the Dodgers made official their signing of Kirby Yates. Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes explained the move at the time was made due to a need for “flexibility” — with Brasier and Yates,

The Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Dodgers on Tuesday, sources told ESPN, deepening their bullpen through another trade in an offseason full of activity.

The Dodgers, who DFA’d Brasier last week in order to clear a roster spot for the signing of free agent reliever Kirby Yates, are expected to receive a player to be named later or cash

The Chicago Cubs have added a new face to their roster for 2025 after the Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with him.

The Chicago Cubs, through patience and timing, have capitalized on the Los Angeles Dodgers greed as they acquired reliever Ryan Brasier via trade. He has been excellent over the past two seasons, evidenced by a 1.