The Houston Astros need another back-end reliever after shipping Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs. Could this $10 million reliever fill the gap in the bullpen?

The Houston Astros recently made a blockbuster trade to ship Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, which could be the key to an Alex Bregman reunion.

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade to acquire closer Ryan Pressly from the Houston Astros, pending medical review, sources tell ESPN. Pressly will waive his no-trade clause to Chicago to facilitate the move, and Houston will send money to help cover his $14 million salary.

MLB Tonight discusses reports that Ryan Pressy has reportedly waved his no-trade clause to be traded to the Cubs

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have agreed on a trade that will send two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly and $5.5 million in cash to Chicago in exchange for right-handed

Ryan Pressly is from Texas and his wife Kat grew up in Houston, so that made it tough for both of them to agree to a trade from the Astros to the Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade for Ryan Pressly, adding the right-hander to the back end of their bullpen in their second major offseason deal with the Houston Astros.

Ryan Pressly waived his no-trade clause and approved a deal that will move the All-Star reliever from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs, a source briefed on his decision told The Athletic on Sunday.

Astros trade Ryan Pressly to Cubs, clearing the way for a potential Alex Bregman reunion as they look to extend his contract.

Astros owner Jim Crane's reluctance to pay the Competitive Balance Tax for a second straight campaign makes it "difficult to envision" landing Polanco and Bregman. That puts immense pressure on Boras and the ball in his court, though Houston isn't flinching.

Aside from Minter, the Mets are set to enter spring training with Edwin Diaz, Reed Garrett, Dedniel Nunez, Jose Butto (provided he is not considered for starting duty) and Sean Reid-Foley as the top returning relief options. Huascar Brazoban and lefty Danny Young are others returning who could compete for jobs.