Cubs acquire David Patton

(via Bleed Cubbie Blue)

The Cubs paid cash to the Reds for right-handed reliever David Patton, selected in the first round of the Rule 5 draft from the Rockies organization. The Cubs also lost Donnie Veal in the first round of the draft to Pittsburgh, and later lost outfielder Yusuf Carter to Oakland, and right-handed pitcher Mark Holliman to the Brewers.