ESPN's Jeff Passan reports the Cubs have acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn from the Halos. The Chicago Cubs are acquiring right-handed reliever Ryan Zeferjahn in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels, sources tell ESPN. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 3, 2026Cubs add much needed velocity to bullpen in Ryan Zeferjahn trade with AngelsAs would have been the case with Detmers, Zeferjahn arrives to the Cubs with years of control. That said, after the Cubs drafted 16 pitchers in this year's draft class, someone like McGwire was expendable in trade talks. Credit to the Cubs, Zeferjahn profiles as a pitcher they've been begging for in the bullpen.