So far this winter, the Cubs have added two key members of the Astros, Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, both via trade with Houston.

The Chicago Cubs have traded for Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly from the Astros and are one of possible teams for Alex Bregman in free agency.

The Astros-Ryan Pressly divorce may have been in the works since last winter. Houston general manager Dana Brown admitted Tuesday that his relationship with the closer “took a slightly different turn” when the franchise signed Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million contract a year ago, pushing Pressly into a setup man role.

The Houston Astros are dealing right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs, multiple media outlets reported Sunday.

HOUSTON — Former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly has reportedly waived his no-trade clause, clearing the way with a deal with the Chicago Cubs. The news was reported by Jeff Passan with ESPN, MLB Network's Jon Heyman and Bob Nightengale with USA Today. The deal is pending a physical.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that the Astros are sending reliever Ryan Pressly and cash considerations to the Cubs. In exchange, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reported that minor league pitcher Juan Bello will head to the Astros.

The Houston Astros have found a way to keep themselves in the headlines throughout the offseason. From having the top free agent available in star third baseman

Months later, Bregman remains unsigned, and a resolution with his free agency does not appear any closer. Among the teams that have been linked to Bregman in reports include the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers. But the reality is that none of the teams listed are close to signing the All-Star infielder.

The Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs finally came to an agreement on a trade to send two-time All-Star closer Ryan Pressly to the latter of the two teams. This deal came with the understanding that he would ultimately have to waive his no-trade clause for it to happen,

The Houston Astros have acquired minor league prospect RHP Juan Bello from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for RHP Ryan Pressly and cash considerations. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown.

It wasn't an easy decision for Ryan Pressly to approve a trade to go from the Astros to the Cubs. This is why he did.