Cubs acquire reliever Justin Wilson, catcher Alex Avila in trade with Tigers

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    The Cubs have acquired Detroit Tigers closer Justin Wilson and catcher Alex Avila in exchange for minor league infielders Jeimer Candelarioand Isaac Paredes, according to a source familiar with the situation. The Cubs will be sending Detroit a player to be named later or cash as part of the trade as well.

    Wilson, who turns 30 next month, bolsters a bullpen which struggled after the All-Star break but had a great weekend in a series win over Milwaukee Brewers. Wilson will slot in before Cubs closer Wade Davis, as his ability to get out lefties and righties throughout the order was attractive.


    "Any time you can get a really good, neutral relief pitcher it helps a lot," manager Joe Maddon said before Sunday's win over the Brewers. "Then you don't have to warm guys up and not use them."

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