New Cubs Pitcher Just Made MLB History

The Chicago Cubs traded Cody Bellinger and tossed in $5 million to the New York Yankees in exchange for right-handed pitcher Cody Poteet. Yeah, it was essentially a salary dump by the Cubs, but considering that no other team was really jumping in to beat out the Yankees for him, you could see how Bellinger’s value has diminished in the past year. The hope is that the Cubs will now use their newly-available money to upgrade other needs on the roster.

For now, let’s get to know the newest Cubs pitcher...