Chicago Cubs Acquire Nick Castellanos From Detroit Tigers, Trade Pitcher Carl Edwards Jr.
CHICAGO (CBS)-- The Chicago Cubs have acquired third baseman and right fielder Nick Castellanos from the Detroit Tigers and traded pitcher Carl Edwards Jr.
The Cubs have confirmed that they acquired left-handed pitcher Brad Wieck from the Padres for Edwards Jr.
Wieck, 27, was in 30 games as a reliever with the Padres this season and struck out 31 batters while walking just nine in 24.2 major league innings.
Earlier Monday, the Cubs acquired Tony Kemp from the Houston Astros, trading away catcher Martin Maldonado.
