A former top prospect of the Colorado Rockies, pitcher Eddie Butler was designated for assignment when the team signed Greg Holland last month. Based on Butler's horrendous performance thus far in the Majors, it seemed unlikely that Colorado would be able to trade him. 

That changed on Wednesday when the defending champion Chicago Cubs sent minor leaguer James Farris to the Rockies in exchange for the struggling starter. 

Butler, 25, was a first-round pick of the Rockies back in 2012. After a stellar performance in the minors that saw him post a 3.33 ERA in parts of five seasons, Butler simply hasn't performed up to level in the Majors. Last season saw him tally a 7.17 ERA with an absurd 1.69 WHIP in 17 games (nine starts). 

A former top prospect of the Rockies and with a lively arm, Butler could very well change his fortunes around now that he's not pitching at Coors Field. After all, last season saw him pitch to an ERA of more than four points better on the road compared to at home. 

Butler, a starter by trade, could potentially challenge for either the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation or act as a long man. That riht there is the fantasy relevance of this otherwise minor trade. Chicago just recently added the often-injured Brett Anderson to the mix to compete with Mike Montgomery for the fifth spot. Look for Butler to join that competition.