Montgomery was traded to the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday for first base prospect Dan Vogelbach, Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montgomery was having a fantastic year out of the bullpen for the Mariners, posting a 2.34 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with 54 strikeouts in 61.2 innings. The left-hander features a fastball, curveball and changeup mix. His fastball velocity has increased almost three miles per hour this season compared to 2015. The former top prospect in the Royals system will give the Cubs bullpen much needed depth, especially from the left side. Expect him to slot right into a seventh or eighth inning role with the Cubs.