Cubs trade Matt Mervis to Miami for infielder Vidal Bruján
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.