The Cubs make it official:

#Cubs have acquired C Miguel Montero (@miggymont26) from @Dbacks for minor league RHPs Jeferson Mejia & Zack Godley. pic.twitter.com/O7KYZitJ4i

— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) December 9, 2014

Here is how the story unfolded earlier in the day:

Bob Nightengale of USA Today says to expect the Diamondbacks to trade catcher Miguel Montero to the Cubs sooner than later:

The Chicago #Cubs are on the verge of acquiring #Dbacks catcher Miguel Montero for prospects. Deal expected by end of day. — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 9, 2014

Earlier reports mentioned A-level pitching prospects, with the Cubs assuming the rest of the $40 million remaining on Montero’s contract. Update (4:00 p.m.): Jon Morosi says the deal is agreed upon:

Miguel Montero trade to #Cubs is agreed upon, source confirms, and #DBacks receiving two players in return. — Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 9, 2014

Update (4:05 p.m.): And here’s what the Cubs gave up:

Breaking:Cubs give up pitchers Jefferson Mejia and Zach Godley for AZ catcher Miguel Montero . Source confirmed — Bruce Levine (@MLBBruceLevine) December 9, 2014

Update (4:53 p.m.): Are the Cubs now getting ready to move their incumbent catcher?

Sources: Now that Miguel Montero is dealt, the next move for Chicago is to trade Welington Castillo. Had explored deals during Martin chase. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2014

We shall see.