Mervis, who had a strong spring training for the Cubs last March, will battle for at-bats at first base, where Jonah Bride (.276, 11 homers, 39 RBI in 71 games) is the projected starter, and potentially at designated hitter. In the minors, Mervis played 331 games at first base, one at third and one in the outfield.

The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs swung a trade on Sunday, with the Marlins acquiring former first base prospect Matt Mervis in exchange for infielder Vidal Brujan. The Marlins had recently designated Brujan for assignment.

A Washington, D.C. native, Mervis made his major league debut on May 5, 2023, against Miami and batted .167 in 27 games during his first stint in the majors.

The Cubs and Marlins made an intriguing trade on Sunday that will allow them both to take a flier on a former top prospect.

Former Tampa Bay Rays top prospect Vidal Brujan will need a new home again after being designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins on Friday. The Marlins Com

The Chicago Cubs have reportedly made a trade, sending first baseman Matt Mervis to the Miami Marlins. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Cubs will acquire utilityman Vidal Bruján from Miami in the swap.

Miami Marlins’ Vidal Bruján reacts after flying out with the bases loaded to end the Marlins’ half of the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 20, 2024, in Chicago.

This trade gives both players a better shot at showcasing their talent. Vidal Bruján heads to Chicago in a move that could breathe new life into their careers.