Smith, who was selected by the Brewers in Thursday's Rule 5 draft, was traded to the Cubs for cash.

EDGE Analysis

The Brewers essentially made the pick for the Cubs, who did not have a pick in the major league phase of the draft. Smith, a 25-year-old southpaw, has logged close to 200 innings at Double-A, but has just 4.1 innings under his belt at Triple-A. Last season he posted a 3.96 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 70:20 K:BB in 63.2 innings in the Eastern League. The Cubs will have to keep him on the active roster all season, otherwise he will be exposed to waivers and offered back to the Yankees.