Report: Topeka’s Ryan Zeferjahn traded from Angels to Cubs

Report: Topeka’s Ryan Zeferjahn traded from Angels to Cubs

Published: Aug. 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM CDT|Updated: 3 hours ago

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Topeka native and former Los Angeles Angels reliever Ryan Zeferjahn is headed to the Chicago Cubs, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The 28-year-old was traded on Monday afternoon in exchange for Cubs catcher Moisés Ballesteros and RHP Mason McGwire.

This season in L.A., Zeferjahn has tallied 75 strikeouts in 51.2 innings across 45 games. He also has a 33.6% strikeout rate, which is well above the Cubs team average (21.3%) out of the bullpen.

Other trade deadline news:

- Royals make trade with Phillies to acquire recently DFA’d reliever

- Former Royals All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers

- Braves acquire OF Lane Thomas from the Royals

The Chicago Cubs play in Kansas City this weekend.

First pitch on Friday is set for 7:10 p.m.

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