Spencer Patton was traded to the Cubs on Friday.

Patton was traded to the Cubs on Friday.

Analysis:

Patton split time between the majors and Triple-A last season, working to a 1.67 ERA with 36 strikeouts in 27 innings in the minors but struggling to a 9.00 ERA in 24 innings with the Rangers. He figures to serve as bullpen depth with the Cubs and he could crack the Opening Day roster with a strong spring training showing.