The Chicago White Sox have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel from the Chicago Cubs before the trade deadline, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Friday.
In return the Cubs are getting second baseman Nick Madrigal and right-hander Codi Heuer, sources told ESPN.
The White Sox, who lead the AL Central, were looking for bullpen help, and they now have it with Kimbrel and Liam Hendriks.
Kimbrel has 23 saves this season for the Cubs with a 0.49 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 36 2/3 innings. Overall, who has 371 career saves with the Cubs, Red Sox, Padres and Braves over his 12 MLB seasons.
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