After acquiring Cody Bellinger earlier in the offseason, the New York Yankees have made another trade with the Chicago Cubs. On Wednesday, the Bronx Bombers ann

The New York Yankees added some depth and upside to their farm system, acquiring right-handed pitcher Michael Arias in a trade with the Chicago Cubs, the team announced Wednesday. In exchange for Arias,

The Yankees added an arm to their organizational depth Wednesday, swinging a trade with the Chicago Cubs for minor-league right-hander Michael Arias.

In order to make right-hander Colin Rea’s signing official Monday, the Cubs designated pitching prospect Michael Arias for assignment. Rea’s one-year deal is worth $5 million, a source confirmed, and it includes a club option for 2026. The veteran could provide depth for the Cubs both at the back end of the rotation and in the bullpen.

Arias signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs in January 2021 and immediately switched to pitching. He had his best season in ‘21 with a 3.09 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 14 walks in 23.1 innings for the Dominican Summer League Cubs. For his career, Arias has pitched to a 4.25 ERA with 227 strikeouts and 135 walks in 182 innings.

For the second time this offseason, the New York Yankees have swiped a very recently minted top prospect from the Chicago Cubs. This time, the move wasn't years in the making like the case of Brennen Davis' sad injury travails;