The former Red Sox pitcher had a 1.89 ERA in two seasons for the Dodgers before he was designated for assignment.

The Dodgers, who DFA’d Brasier last week in order to clear a roster spot for the signing of free agent reliever Kirby Yates, are expected to receive a player to be named later or cash

Six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez does not plan to retire at the age of 37. The slugger, who won the 2018 World Series with the Boston Red Sox, is planning to play in 2025, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The Red Sox DFA’d Brasier after 20 games and a 7.29 ERA in 2023 before he signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers later in the season. He returned to the majors that June and went on to pitch in 39 games for Los Angeles with a 0.70 ERA.

The Dodgers are trading reliever Ryan Brasier to the Cubs, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Chicago is sending a player to be named later in return, reports Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times.