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Cubs Acquire Tyler Ferguson, Add Pitching Depth Amid Injuries

5/9/2026

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The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Oakland Athletics for cash on May 7, 2026.
Ferguson allowed four runs in 1.1 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 5 and posted a 3.68 ERA in 2024.
The Cubs placed Matthew Boyd on the injured list with a left meniscus injury and are also without Justin Steele, Cade Horton and Jordan Wicks.

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The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Tyler Ferguson from the Oakland Athletics for cash on May 7, 2026.
Ferguson allowed four runs in 1.1 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 5 and posted a 3.68 ERA in 2024.
The Cubs placed Matthew Boyd on the injured list with a left meniscus injury and are also without Justin Steele, Cade Horton and Jordan Wicks.