Seattle Mariners Trade Reliever to Chicago Cubs For Minor League Infielder

The Seattle Mariners have traded relief pitcher Tyson Miller to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielder Jake Slaughter, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday night. Seattle designated Miller for assignment on Friday when they reinstated starting pitcher Bryan Woo from the 15-day injured list. Miller owned a 3.09 ERA, 0.779 WHIP and 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings in nine appearances this season before he got bumped off the 40-man roster.