The Chicago Cubs made waves late last week with their reported interest in trading for former Houston Astros closer Ryan Pressly. The deal, however, dragged on as Pressly pondered on whether he’d wave the full no trade clause in his contract to allow the deal to happen.

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros have made two significant trades this off-season, with outfielder Kyle Tucker and reliever Ryan Pressly both heading

Kyle Tucker of the Houston Astros (left) congratulates pitcher Ryan Pressly after the Astros defeated the White Sox 6-1 to win Game 1 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 7, 2021, in Houston, Texas. Both are now Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs continued their efforts to go all-in for next season on Sunday as they traded for reliever Ryan Pressly.

The Cubs are open to bullpen additions after adding Ryan Pressly. They've talked to David Robertson & Ryne Stanek. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Chicago Cubs never really got their foot in the door with Roki Sasaki, but Jed Hoyer could dial up the San Diego Padres for a compelling trade alternative.

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello

Pressly has already spoken with Cubs manager Craig Counsell and Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.

Ryan Pressly had to make a choice. As he mulled over with his wife, family and friends whether to waive his no-trade clause to accept a move from the Houston Astros to the Chicago Cubs, the veteran reliever considered the opportunity to close games again — though it would come at the cost of leaving Houston,

Ryan Pressly described it as one of the hardest decisions he has faced. The Astros’ request for him to waive his no-trade clause last week meant agreeing to move on from his family’s lifelong home and head into unfamiliar territory.

Whether or not to leave Houston for Chicago wasn’t a decision Ryan Pressly made lightly. He worked hard to carve out a long career. He worked hard to become an integral part of the Houston Astros‘ bullpen over the last 6 1/2 seasons.