"Infielder Jeff Bianchi is now a former Royals prospect.

The Chicago Cubs acquired Bianchi, 25, on Friday in a waiver claim. The Royals designated Bianchi for assignment on Nov. 30 in order to clear roster space after signing free-agent reliever Jonathan Broxton.

Bianchi was the Royals' second-round pick in the 2005 draft. He often flashed potential in seven minor-league seasons, but his career regularly stalled because of a series of major injuries."