Cubs acquire Germano from Red Sox

The Cubs have acquired 29-year-old right-handed pitcher Justin Germano from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

The Chicago Cubs have made a trade; just not the one fans have been awaiting.

Justin Germano, a 29-year-old right-handed pitcher, has been dealt to the Cubs from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

German recorded a 9-4 record with a 2.40 ERA, plus a 72-to-13 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 16 starts with the Triple-A Pawtucket Pawsox.

In conjunction with the move, Jairo Asencio has been designated for assignment.

The Cubs have been shopping right-handed starters Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza, with Boston rumored to be an interested party.

Chris Emma has covered recruiting, college athletics and professional baseball for FOX Sports Next since 2009. Emma covered the Nebraska Cornhuskers for Big Red Report, and currently covers the Northwestern Wildcats and Chicago Cubs. He currently resides on Chicago's north side.
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