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Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Pressly has not made an appearance since Sunday’s contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks after having his knee drained on Tuesday.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 25

Chicago Cubs manager confirms Ryan Pressly’s injury status, Javier Assad’s strain

The Chicago Cubs had a couple of troubling injury items pop up this week with their pitching staff. Javier Assad had been dealing with an oblique injury since training camp.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Cubs Notes: Assad, Pressly, Morgan

The Cubs’ pitching staff has been hammered by injuries early in the season, which has served to undercut what’s been an outstanding offense. Justin Steele’s season is already over thanks to UCL surgery, and right-hander Javier Assad has yet to pitch in 2025 due to an oblique strain.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

When will Cubs closer Ryan Pressly return from injury?

The Chicago Cubs earned a competitive two-game sweep against the Los Angeles Dodgers with victories on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 11-10 on Tuesday before earning a 7-6 win on Wednesday.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / April 19

Concerns at Closer Slowly Fading for Chicago Cubs As Veteran Settles Into Role

The Chicago Cubs are off to a phenomenal start to the 2025 season, currently holding an NL Central-leading 12-9 record entering Friday's action. Much of this success has been due to their new-look offense which has been among the MLB's best.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Cubs Trade Pitch Brings Flame Throwing Closer to Chicago

As the 2025 MLB season is underway, most teams are beginning to understand their most significant strengths and weaknesses. For the Chicago Cubs, their biggest weakness is undoubtedly their bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / April 6

Chicago Cubs: One change that could help preserve leads in tough stretches

The Chicago Cubs are riding high after ending the San Diego Padres’ run of being one of the only undefeated teams in baseball and have won the first series against them.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 28

Former Astros Prospect Goes Nuclear in Opening Day Matchup for a Conference Rival

The Houston Astros have made many trades in recent years, notably sending away Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly this offseason, but also many other smaller deals that likely are not remembered in most cases.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Bullpen outlook for Cubs

There are plenty of candidates for the remaining spots, the bulk of whom are on the 40-man roster already.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / March 4

Chicago Cubs closer sets bold World Series goal for 2025

The Chicago Cubs bullpen broke early and broke often in the first half of the 2024 season. And, despite a second-half turnaround with some new role players brought into the mix, one of the team’s major weak spots headed into the offseason was still the bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 2

Cubs Notes: Infield, Pressly, Little

The Cubs’ infield alignment figures to be in flux throughout both the Tokyo Series and perhaps even into the early days of the season stateside. As noted by ESPN’s Jesse Rogers earlier this week, second baseman Nico Hoerner will not be participating in the Tokyo Series with the Cubs as he recovers from offseason flexor tendon surgery.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / February 10

Chicago Cubs young reliever excited to work with team’s new closer

The Chicago Cubs front office has made sure to address the back end of the team’s bullpen entering the 2025 season. In 2024, the later innings were not consistently taken care of and that put a strain on the starting rotation that made it difficult for the team to win more games than they had the year prior.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 31

Chicago Cubs bring back former bullpen arm for 2025

The Chicago Cubs front office is shoring up the bullpen with a plethora of options before pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training on February 9.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / January 31

How Will Cubs Bullpen Take Shape With Ryan Pressly?

The Chicago Cubs had been looking for some veteran, backend bullpen help. They finally managed to add that with the acquisition of 36-year-old Ryan Pressly.

Chicago Cubs News / Just Baseball / January 30

Why Ryan Pressly Waived His No-Trade Clause to Join the Cubs

Whether or not to leave Houston for Chicago wasn’t a decision Ryan Pressly made lightly. He worked hard to carve out a long career. He worked hard to become an integral part of the Houston Astros‘ bullpen over the last 6 1/2 seasons.

MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 29

Chicago Cubs: Ryan Pressly’s role as closer may not be as secure as previously expected

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have made two significant trades this off-season, with outfielder Kyle Tucker and reliever Ryan Pressly both heading

MLB News / Field Level Media / January 28

Cubs acquire RHP Ryan Pressly from Astros

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros on Tuesday. Pressly, who served as the Astros' closer for three of the past four seasons, waived his no-trade clause to allow the move to go through.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / January 26

Astros Get Under the Tax, Trade Ryan Pressly to the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros in exchange for 20-year-old pitching prospect Juan Bello. Pressly, who the Astros have aggressively shopped this offseason, will solidify the back-end of the bullpen for a team with playoff aspirations, having posted a 3.49 ERA over 56.2 innings last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / January 27

Astros trade with Cubs sets up a potential domino effect

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs made a trade on Sunday that could have far-reaching ramifications.

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Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / January 26

Reports: Cubs acquiring Astros closer Ryan Pressly

The Houston Astros are dealing right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, multiple media outlets reported Sunday. Pressly, who served as Houston's closer for three of the past four seasons, will waive his no-trade clause to allow the move to go through, and the Astros will pay some of his remaining salary, the reports said.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 26

Cubs acquire two-time All-Star closer in trade with Astros

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MLB News / ChiCitySports / January 24

Tentative Ryan Pressly trade to the Chicago Cubs in place

A Ryan Pressly trade is looking more imminent as the Houston Astros reportedly have a tentative deal in place with the Chicago Cubs. The hold up now revolves around Pressly’s full no-trade rights. There also is competition from another mid-west team.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 24

Report: Astros ask two-time All-Star to approve trade to Cubs or Tigers

He has full no-trade protection, and the ball is firmly in his court.

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Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 8

Astros reportedly 'extensively' shopping right-hander

That’s not the first indication this winter that he could be available, but it’s nonetheless notable that the club has seeming begun shopping him to rival clubs on the trade market.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / December 7

Toronto Blue Jays Land Ryan Pressly in Proposed Deal With Houston Astros

The Houston Astros are heading into the Winter Meetings with a lot of questions left unanswered so far this offseason. After a disappointing end to the