{"id":5341,"date":"2026-06-07T23:29:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=5341"},"modified":"2026-06-07T23:29:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T22:29:01","slug":"%f0%9f%92%a5-blockbuster-in-chicago-cubs-pull-off-stunning-trade-with-the-dodgers-to-acquire-a-high-upside-pitcher-the-bold-move-that-could-immediately-strengthen-their-rotation-an-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/breakingnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=5341","title":{"rendered":"\u201c\ud83d\udca5 BLOCKBUSTER IN CHICAGO: Cubs Pull Off Stunning Trade with the Dodgers to Acquire a High-Upside Pitcher \u2014 The Bold Move That Could Immediately Strengthen Their Rotation and Shift the NL Central Race\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<article id=\"article-3828963\">The Chicago Cubs added another arm to their organizational pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring left-handed reliever Antoine Kelly from the Los Angeles Dodgers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Apr-25-2026-Los-Angeles-California-USA-Chicago-Cubs-manager-Craig-Counsell-11-looks-on-against-the-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-during-the-fourth-inning-at-Dodger-Stadium.-Mandatory-Credit-Kiyoshi-Mio-Imagn-Image.jpg?w=1200\" alt=\"Cubs acquire pitcher in trade with Dodgers\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The move comes as Chicago continues to work through injuries within its pitching staff. Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has stressed that the team\u2019s focus is not yet on the trade deadline, but the organization has remained active in seeking additional pitching options through smaller transactions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\"><\/div>\n<p>Kelly, 26, joined Los Angeles on a minor league contract in November and spent the 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Although he has not yet reached the major leagues, the left-hander has long been viewed as a pitcher with significant strikeout ability. This season, he continued to miss bats at a strong rate, recording more than a strikeout per inning. However, command issues remained a concern, as he carried an 18.1% walk rate along with a 5.16 expected ERA and 6.38 expected FIP at Triple-A.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/heavy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2262519919.jpg?quality=65&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"MLB World Reacts To Dodgers-Cubs Trade\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\"><\/div>\n<p>Kelly originally entered professional baseball as a second-round pick of the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2019 MLB Draft. During Craig Counsell\u2019s time with Milwaukee, Kelly developed in the Brewers\u2019 farm system before being traded to the Texas Rangers at the 2022 trade deadline in a deal that also included Matt Bush and Mark Mathias.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, Kelly has spent time in the Rangers, Colorado Rockies, and Dodgers organizations. He appeared in 34 games for Colorado\u2019s Triple-A affiliate last season, finishing with a 5.63 ERA. Earlier this year, he impressed during Dodgers spring training, throwing 9.2 scoreless innings while producing a 34.2% strikeout rate.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Cubs-perfect-trade-offer-for-Dodgers-Bobby-Miller.jpg\" alt=\"Cubs' perfect trade offer for Dodgers' Bobby Miller\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Still, Kelly remained in Triple-A and did not receive a major league opportunity with Los Angeles. The Cubs are now taking a chance on the hard-throwing lefty as the team looks to bolster a bullpen that owns a 3.69 ERA but a 4.51 expected ERA. Given Chicago\u2019s current pitching injuries, Kelly could emerge as a depth option for the major league roster in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.clutchpoints.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Craig-Counsell-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cubs acquire pitcher in trade with Dodgers\" \/><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p>The Chicago Cubs added another arm to their organizational pitching depth on Saturday, acquiring left-handed reliever Antoine Kelly from the Los Angeles Dodgers. 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