The San Diego Padres of the National League and the Toronto Blue Jays of the American were the most active in the lost date of streets in the majors and now they are preparing to fight with the entire postseason.
San Diego active on trade date
Four changes in 48 hours weren’t enough for Padres general manager AJ Preller. The Padres announced Monday the acquisition of right-hander Mike Clevinger, outfielder Greg Allen and a player to be named later from the Indians in exchange for a six-player package from outfielder / first baseman Josh Naylor, catcher Austin Hedges, right-hander. Cal Quantrill, minor league shortstop Gabriel Arias, minor league southpaw Joey Cantillo and minor league infielder Owen Miller.
Stripling to Toronto
The Blue Jays agreed to acquire the right-hander from the Dodgers. It is the third pitching addition of the cutoff week for Toronto, as they also added Taijuan Walker and Robbie Ray. Los Angeles will host two players who will be named later by the Jays. Stripling is finally moving out of Dodger Stadium, as the right had apparently been traded to the Angels (along with Joc Pederson) in February before that deal fell through for reasons still unknown. Stripling has struggled through the worst of his five MLB seasons, posting a 5.61 ERA, a 2.45 K / BB rate, and a 7.2 K / 9 rate in 33 2/3 innings and seven starts for LA. Stripling has allowed a league record. 12 home runs for a ghastly 3.2 HR / 9 this season.
Phelps switched to Philadelphia
The Phillies have acquired right-hander David Phelps from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for right-handed prospects Brandon Ramey, Israel Puello and Juan Geraldo.
Marlins made several modifications
In a major deadline change that no one could have foreseen a month ago, the Marlins announced Monday that they acquired All-Star center fielder Starling Marte from the D-backs. Heading to Arizona are left-hander Caleb Smith, right-hander Humberto Mejía and a player to be named later (reportedly Class A left-hander Julio Frías).
Bradley to Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Reds acquired closer Archie Bradley in a last-second deal with the Diamondbacks, according to announcements from both clubs. Utility Josh VanMeter and outfield prospect Stuart Fairchild are targeting the D-backs in exchange for Bradley, and it is reported that Arizona will also contribute $ 100K to help cover Bradley’s remaining salary.
Miguel Castro to the Mets
The New York Mets made another deal just before the trade deadline, acquiring Miguel Castro from the Orioles, by Jon Heyman of MLB Network (via Twitter). The Orioles will host left-hander Kevin Smith, by Robert Murray (via Twitter). Additionally, the Mets will send a player to be named later or in cash to Baltimore, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Double trade between Mets and Texas
The Mets acquired wide receiver Robinson Chirinos and infielder Todd Frazier in a pair of trades with the Rangers. Texas will receive a player who will be named later in exchange for Chirinos, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand (Twitter link). The Rangers have officially announced the deals, revealing that they will also get a player who will later be named to Frazier.
Maybin passes the Cubs
The Chicago Cubs acquired outfielder Cameron Maybin from the Tigers, the Cubs will send infielder Zack Short to the Tigers in exchange, according to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News.
Villar to the Azulejos
The Blue Jays acquired infielder Jonathan Villar from the Marlins,. Villar was removed from this afternoon’s game against the Mets at Citi Field. In exchange, the Marlins will receive right fielder Griffin Conine from Toronto. Since Conine is not part of the Blue Jays’ 60-man group, he is considered a player to be named later in this deal.
Rockies acquire Pillar
The Rockies acquire outfielder Kevin Pillar and Red Sox cash for a player to be named later and money for 2019-2020 international slots.
Minor to the Athletics
Left-handed starter Mike Minor was acquired by the Oakland Athletics. The 32-year-old minor is just one season away from serving as one of the AL’s most effective starters (he finished eighth in the Cy Young voting), but 2020 hasn’t gone as planned.
Lefty Ray to the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays acquire left-hander Robbie Ray from the Diamondbacks, the D’Backs will receive left-hander Travis Bergen in exchange. Arizona will also send more than $ 300K in cash. Ray has approximately $ 1.42 million left on his contract this year. (GG) (Taken MLB rumors)