Tim Kurkjian just reported on ESPN according to Buster Olney that the Chicago Cubs are closing in on a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Olney adds that the Cubs have been looking at Mariners lefty reliever Mike Montgomery.
Update #1: According to Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports the Cubs would send 1B/DH Dan Vogelbach to the Mariners if a trade is completed
Vogelbach, 23, is enjoying a breakout season for the Iowa Cubs hitting an impressive .318/.425/.548 with 16 home runs, but didn't have a future in Chicago because the Cubs already had Anthony Rizzo at first base and Vogelbach didn't play any other position.
Meanwhile Montgomery has appeared in 32 games for the Mariners this season with two of them being starts. He has pitched to a 2.34 ERA in 61.2 innings pitched with a 7.9 K/9 and 2.6 BB/9. Most of his success has come against lefties with a .164/.269/.254 line against them.
Update 3: Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports has confirmed the deal
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