CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs have acquired catcher Matt Thaiss from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, right-handed pitcher Trey Wingenter has been designated for assignment. The Cubs’ 40-man roster now stands at 40 players.
Matt Thaiss: Thaiss, 29, appeared in 57 major league games with the Angels in 2024, batting .204 (32-for-157) with nine doubles, two home runs, and 16 RBIs. He set career highs in doubles (9), stolen bases (3), and on-base percentage (.323). On July 30 against Colorado, Thaiss recorded five RBIs and two stolen bases, becoming the first player in Angels franchise history and the second catcher in major league history to achieve this feat.
A first-round pick of the Angels in 2016 out of the University of Virginia, Thaiss has spent his entire career with the organization. The left-handed hitter has played in 245 major league games over six seasons, batting .208 (138-for-663) with 23 doubles, 22 home runs, and 79 RBIs.
Trey Wingenter: Wingenter, 30, appeared in six relief games for the Cubs in 2024 after being claimed off waivers from Boston on August 2. He allowed two runs over 6.0 innings, resulting in a 3.00 ERA.
