As the Cubs wait out a more significant trade market that may not develop before the summer trade period, they continue to make low-level moves for pitching depth.
On Tuesday that meant acquiring right-hander Travis Lakins, 25, from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash.
Lakins debuted last season, making three starts, 13 relief appearances and producing a 3.86 ERA.
Lakins was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week.
