The grade on this deal hinges on how much cash the Astros are sending the Cubs way. If it's 4-5M and this lets the Cubs give the Cubs enough cash to get another arm , it's a a huge win. The free agent relief market still has a lot of depth options, that won't cost a ton.
1 year pricer options.
Robertson/Finnegan/Chafin/Kahnle/
NRI / Split deal candidates - Kimbrel/ Bard/ Ottavino/ Raley/Trivino/Barlow/Maton/Graveman/Farmer