The Chicago Cubs have made a notable addition to their bullpen, signing right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli to a major league deal, sources have confirmed to ESPN. Nittoli, who had previously been designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics after an impressive performance, will now join the Cubs' roster.

Nittoli's name may sound familiar to Cubs fans, as he had a brief stint with the team during Spring Training in 2023. After three appearances, he went on to pitch for the Triple-A Iowa before being traded to the New York Mets in exchange for "future considerations," the details of which remain unknown.

The Cubs are hoping to capitalize on another successful acquisition of a designated-for-assignment (DFA) reliever, similar to their previous success with Tyson Miller. Miller has made a strong impact since joining the team, and the Cubs are optimistic that Nittoli can follow suit.

The roster moves for the day include Javier Assad being placed on the injured list due to a right forearm extensor strain. As a result, Nittoli has officially been added to both the Cubs' 40-man roster and active roster. Additionally, Yency Almonte has been moved to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, indicating that he may be out of action for a while. It is presumed that Hayden Wesneski will fill Assad's spot in the rotation during his absence.

Despite Nittoli's limited playing time with the Athletics this year, he showed promise during his short stint, managing a 2.25 ERA over eight innings pitched. The Cubs are hopeful that his inclusion in the team will prove beneficial as they look to reinforce their bullpen.

The signing of Nittoli may signify a positive change in the Cubs' strategy when it comes to acquiring relievers. General Manager Jed Hoyer's previous scrap-heap reliever moves have not always yielded favorable results. However, it is worth noting that Hoyer and the Cubs found success when they acquired Tyson Miller from the Seattle Mariners earlier this year, as mentioned by Jeff Passan in his tweet.

Fans of the Cubs eagerly await further developments as the team continues to make moves to strengthen their roster. The game preview for today's match will be posted at 12:30 p.m. Central Time, creating anticipation among supporters.

As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Nittoli and his impact in the Cubs' bullpen, hopeful that he can replicate his earlier success and contribute to the team's quest for victory.