The Dodgers, who DFA’d Brasier last week in order to clear a roster spot for the signing of free agent reliever Kirby Yates, are expected to receive a player to be named later or cash

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired former Red Sox reliever Ryan Brasier in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the deal, adding the right-hander to their bullpen after he was cut by the World Series champions last week.

The Chicago Cubs on Tuesday added another veteran piece to the team’s pitching staff. The Cubs landed relief pitcher Ryan Brasier via a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.