(670 The Score) The Cubs have traded reliever Michael Rucker to the Phillies for cash considerations, they announced Tuesday.
The Cubs had recently designated the 29-year-old Rucker for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for newly signed reliever Hector Neris.
Rucker had a 4.91 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 35 appearances for the Cubs in 2023. He has a 4.96 ERA in 96 appearances across three seasons with Chicago.