The Cubs sent first baseman Matt Mervis and cash to Miami for utility man Vidal Bruján. Mervis, 26, was the Cubs' No. 15 prospect entering 2024, according to MLB Pipeline, and hit .235 with 15 doubles, 15 home runs and 43 RBIs with Triple-A Iowa. In nine games with the Cubs last season, Mervis batted .115 with one double and three RBIs.

The Chicago Cubs have already made a huge splash this offseason and could now be looking to their farm system to improve their team for next year. After bringin

Miami Marlins’ Vidal Bruján reacts after flying out with the bases loaded to end the Marlins’ half of the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Chicago.

This trade gives both players a better shot at showcasing their talent. Vidal Bruján heads to Chicago in a move that could breathe new life into their careers.

The MLB offseason is in full swing and trams are swinging deals left and right a they try to finalize their rosters for the 2025 season. Another trade went down on Monday when the Chicago Cubs sent first baseman Matt Mervis to the Miami Marlins in exchange for Vidal Bruján,

The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs swung a trade on Sunday, with the Marlins acquiring former first base prospect Matt Mervis in exchange for infielder Vidal Brujan. The Marlins had recently designated Brujan for assignment.