Cubs Designate Two-Time All-Star for Assignment to Clear Roster Spot

Chicago is reportedly swapping one All-Star out for another.

Ryan Pressly, who has struggled in 2025, throws a pitch against the Nationals. / Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

As the Chicago Cubs welcome a former All-Star pitcher, they will reportedly say goodbye to another one.

The Cubs are designating pitcher Ryan Pressly for assignment, according to a Thursday evening report from Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Pressly, 36, is 2–3 this season with a 4.35 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings pitched.

A 13-year veteran who's spent time with three teams, Pressly remains best known for his seven years with the Houston Astros at the peak of their pandemic-era powers. Coming over from the Minnesota Twins in 2018, he successfully transitioned from a spectacular middle relief role into a rock-solid closer.

Pressly's roster spot will reportedly go to pitcher Taylor Rogers, a 2021 All-Star with the Twins who was moved for the second time in two days.

Chicago, suddenly in a white-knuckle National League Central race with the Milwaukee Brewers, trails its rival by one game.

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