Cubs make minor trade for reliever, option Daniel Palencia to Iowa

The Cubs made a minor trade Tuesday afternoon, acquiring minor league relief pitcher Jesús Tinoco from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations.
The team also optioned Daniel Palencia back to Triple-A Iowa.
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Tinoco began the year with the Rangers after signing with Texas as a free agent in December. After 9 big-league appearances with an 8.10 ERA, he was designated for assignment and eventually elected free agency. He then signed with the Royals on June 25 and was immediately sent to the minors.
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The 29-year-old right-hander has been solid in Triple-A this season between the Royals and Rangers franchises. In 21 outings, he has a 3.86 ERA and 1.32 WHIP with 37 strikeouts in 28 innings.
Tinoco is expected to head to the minors and with Palencia also headed back to Iowa, the Cubs have an open roster spot, which they will fill prior to Friday’s second-half opener at Wrigley Field.