Wesneski made 28 appearances for the Cubs in 2024, including seven starts. The swingman pitched to a 3.86 ERA in his third year with the club.
Smith was the Cubs’ seventh-rated prospect heading into the day, according to MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old reached as high as AA in 2024 after being drafted No. 14 overall in the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of Florida State.