The Chicago Cubs complete a late move ahead of the MLB trade deadline by making a pitching-related roster change and acquiring a veteran player who previously was a first-round pick, according to Yahoo Sports and Forbes. Both reports describe the transaction as happening shortly before the deadline and characterize the incoming player as having been selected in the top 40. The Cubs’ addition comes from within their division, with both outlets noting the player is a former first-round pick of another club in the same division. While the articles focus on the timing and the nature of the acquired player, they provide limited details in the provided text about the specific pitcher role, the exact players involved in the Cubs’ side of the deal, or the particular compensation. Overall, the two sources agree that the Cubs make a deadline push on the pitching front and secure a known prospect-turned-veteran, finalizing the move in the final stretch of the trade period.