1 week Ago By Jordan Sigler, ChiCitySports
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs had an off day on the calendar after winning two of their three-game series against the Texas Rangers . However, the front office was busy adding to the pitching roster. The Cubs have been hot lately, starting 6-2 for the month of April.
Still, Chicago’s bullpen needs a little work. On Thursday, the Cubs pulled off a trade for a pitcher. The Chicago Cubs pulled off a trade Per Taylor McGregor with MLB.
Network , the Cubs traded with the San Diego Padres for left-handed pitcher Tom Cosgrove. Chicago DFA’d right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian. “Cubs today acquired LHP Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa,” McGregor posted on X.
“In a corresponding move, RHP Caleb Kilian has been designated for assignment.” #Cubs today acquired LHP Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa. In a corresponding move, RHP Caleb Kilian has been designated for assignment.
— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) April 10, 2025 Cosgrove appeared in 18 games in 2024, recording an ERA of 11.66 in 14.2 innings pitched.
The 28-year-old has not pitched in the majors in 2025. He has a career win-loss record of 1-3 and an ERA of 3.95 in his two seasons with the Padres.
San Diego drafted Cosgrove with the 348 pick in the 2017 draft. Kilian started his season in Iowa. He has a career record of 0-4 with an ERA of 9.
22. He made his MLB career debut for the Cubs in 2022. This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.
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