Frequently Asked Questions
Who did the Chicago Cubs get in the Moises Ballesteros trade?
The Cubs acquired right-handed relief pitcher Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels. Zeferjahn is under team control through the 2030 season.
What are Ryan Zeferjahn's stats in 2026?
Zeferjahn has a 3.66 ERA with 75 strikeouts in 51.2 innings in 2026, and his 33.5 K% ranks ninth among all relievers. Since June 6, he's been especially dominant with a 1.13 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 24 innings.
What did the Cubs send to the Angels in this trade?
The Cubs sent DH/catcher Moises Ballesteros and right-handed pitcher Mason McGwire to the Los Angeles Angels.
How did Moises Ballesteros perform for the Cubs in 2026?
Ballesteros slashed .231/.303/.385 with six home runs in 59 games. He started the year hot in April but cooled off in May and was eventually optioned to Triple-A in June.
What is the concern with Ryan Zeferjahn as a pitcher?
Zeferjahn has been consistently wild throughout his MLB career, posting a 13.4 BB% in 125.2 career MLB innings. Despite his closer-caliber stuff and elite strikeout numbers, the walks have been an ongoing issue.
Aldo Soto
With a journalism degree from Eastern Illinois University and a decade of Cubs reporting, my work has appeared on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and the Pinwheels and Ivy Podcast. I cover Cubs news and analysis for Sports Mockery, including roster moves, game breakdowns, and prospect development.
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