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Red Sox acquire catcher Hernandez from Rays

Former Top-100 prospect fills position of need in Boston system
@SamDykstraMiLB
February 17, 2021

Red Sox pitchers and catchers are scheduled to hold their first Spring Training workouts on Thursday. On Wednesday, the organization added one new backstop to the group.

Boston acquired Ronaldo Hernandez along with infield prospect Nick Sogard from Tampa Bay on Wednesday in a trade that sent pitchers Chris Mazza, [Jeffrey

Mets landing Lee in three-team Benintendi deal

Red Sox get Cordero from Royals, righty Winckowski from Mets
@JoshJacksonMiLB
February 10, 2021

Last year at this time, Khalil Lee was preparing for his first taste of big league Spring Training. On Wednesday, he found out he'll be preparing for his first taste of a whole new system.

According to MLB.com executive reporter Mark Feinsand, the 22-year-old outfielder is headed from the Royals to

Rockies tap Cardinals system in Arenado deal

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Mets net trio of arms from Jays for Matz

Righties Diaz, Winckowski, Reid-Foley head to New York in swap
@JoshJacksonMiLB
January 27, 2021

A little over a week after the Mets parted with Endy Rodriguez to acquire big league hurler Joey Lucchesi, a trio of young arms are joining the system.

The Blue Jays announced a trade Wednesday night sending No. 26 Toronto prospect Yennsy Diaz, No. 27

Red Sox acquire German from Yanks in Ottavino deal

Yankees send No. 24 prospect with veteran reliever to Boston
@SamDykstraMiLB
January 25, 2021

Frank German is about to learn the other side of one of baseball's most intense rivalries.

The Yankees have traded their No. 24 prospect to the Red Sox in a deal centered around veteran reliever Adam Ottavino, the clubs confirmed Monday. Boston receives up Ottavino, German and $850,000

Yajure tops Pirates' prospect package for Taillon

Yankees part with Contreras, Smith, Escotto to round out the deal
@RobTnova24
January 24, 2021

The Yankees dipped into their prospect depth to fortify their most glaring weakness at the top Sunday.

New York shipped four prospects, three who were in the organization's top 30 -- No. 15 Miguel Yajure, No. 19 Roansy Contreras and No. 21 Canaan Smith -- as well as shortstop Maikol Escotto

Head headlines prospect package to Pirates

Cruz, Bednar, Fellows, Rodriguez sent in megadeal for Musgrove
@RobTnova24
January 18, 2021

The Padres have flexed the strength of their farm system in recent weeks to acquire high-end Major League talent, and the organization went to the well again Monday to bolster its team at the top.

San Diego sent four prospects to Pittsburgh -- headlined by the club's No. 7 prospect, [Hudson

Phillies acquire prospect Chatham from Red Sox

No. 14 prospect headed to Philly to clear way for Pérez signing
@SamDykstraMiLB
January 18, 2021

Dave Dombrowski joined the Phillies front office in December, and one month later, the new president of baseball operations has pulled off a deal with his former organization.

The Phillies acquired middle infielder C.J. Chatham from the Red Sox for a player to be named later or cash, both clubs announced

Cleveland nabs Wolf, Greene for Lindor, Carrasco

Indians acquire two prospects plus Gimenez, Rosario in blockbuster
@SamDykstraMiLB
January 7, 2021

On Thursday, the Mets pulled off a blockbuster worthy of the Big Apple.

New York acquired All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and former Cy Young contender Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland, sending prospects Josh Wolf and Isaiah Greene along with Major League infielders Andrés Giménez and Amed Rosario the other way. Wolf and

Crowe, Yean heading to Pirates in Bell deal

Two right-handers may brighten future for Pittsburgh rotation
@brianjstultz
December 24, 2020

The Pittsburgh Pirates did a little late shopping on Christmas Eve and brought home a pair of talented pitching prospects.

In sending All-Star first baseman Josh Bell to Washington, Pittsburgh acquired third-ranked Nationals prospect Wil Crowe and sixth-ranked Eddy Yean, according to

Rays get Edwards from Padres in Pham deal

No. 72 overall prospect accompanies Renfroe to Tampa Bay
@Kelsie_Heneghan
December 6, 2019

Two of the best farm systems in baseball are swapping assets.
The Padres on Friday sent infield prospect Xavier Edwards, outfielder Hunter Renfroe and a player to be named to the Rays for outfielder Tommy Pham and two-way prospect Jake Cronenworth.

D-backs deal slugger O'Brien to Royals

Outfielder heads to Kansas City in exchange for right-hander Lewis
@Kelsie_Heneghan
January 3, 2017

After spending 273 games in the Yankees system, Peter O'Brien was traded to the D-backs. And now, after playing almost the exact same number of contests (276) with Arizona, the outfielder is on the move again.
The Royals acquired O'Brien from the D-backs for Minor League right-hander Sam Lewis on Tuesday,

Cardinals deal for Rays lefty Liberatore

2018 first-round pick has racked up 113 whiffs in 111 pro frames
@Kelsie_Heneghan
January 9, 2020

It may be the middle of winter, but the hot stove has reignited.
In the first major trade of the calendar year, the Cardinals acquired 2018 first-rounder Matthew Liberatore from the Rays. Catching prospect Edgardo Rodriguez and a Competitive Balance Round B selection (66th overall) also will head to St. Louis,

Toolshed: Five Trade Deadline takeaways

Padres keep talent on farm, M's take on Trammell before Aug. 31
@SamDykstraMiLB
September 1, 2020

It was certainly eventful. And in a welcome way, normal.

In a year in which so much is different about baseball and the world at large, the Trade Deadline felt fairly similar. Sure, it happened on Aug. 31 instead of July. Sure, there were new buyers at the market thanks to

Trade roundup: Padres swap bounty for Clevinger

Cleveland grabs three top-20 prospects in deal for potential ace
@SamDykstraMiLB
September 1, 2020

The 2020 Major League Baseball Trade Deadline is Monday at 4 p.m. ET. MiLB.com will round up the most notable prospect deals throughout the day in the space below.

If anyone out there is selling, let it be known that Padres general manager A.J. Preller is buying. And buying big-time.

San Diego

Padres' latest deal sends Trammell to Mariners

No. 60 overall prospect in seven-player swap revolving around Nola
August 30, 2020

There's active at the Trade Deadline, and then there's what San Diego has been doing this weekend.

The Padres completed another big deal ahead of Monday's deadline. Their latest blockbuster sent Taylor Trammell, baseball's No. 60 overall prospect, to the Mariners on Sunday. In addition to the 22-year-old

Toolshed: Aug. 31 Trade Deadline preview

How new playoffs, player pools, prospect deals could affect market
@SamDykstraMiLB
August 28, 2020

This isn't going to be your usual Trade Deadline. Then again, this isn't your usual Major League season.

Start with the date. This year's Deadline comes on Aug. 31 instead of at the end of July. Of course, that change was necessary after coronavirus protocols shortened the season to 60 games,

Royals acquire prospect Fox in trade with Rays

Kansas City picks up speedy, switch-hitting infielder for Phillips
@SamDykstraMiLB
August 27, 2020

It isn't Gotham, but Lucius Fox is bringing his impressive tools to Kansas City.

The Royals acquired the switch-hitting infielder from the Rays on Thursday in exchange for Major League outfielder Brett Phillips, both clubs announced. Fox was Tampa Bay's No. 26 prospect at the time of the deal and became

Dodgers send De Jong to M's in Jackson deal

Los Angeles picks up shortstop and right-hander Zabala from Seattle
March 1, 2017

While the Dodgers were battling the rival Giants on the diamond, they secured their own San Francisco treat away from it.
Los Angeles acquired Berkeley, California native Drew Jackson and right-hander Aneurys Zabala from Seattle in exchange for righty Chase De Jong on Wednesday during a Cactus League game.

Cubs get Mills, send Dewees to Royals

Righty Chicago-bound as 2015 second-round outfielder heads to KC
February 8, 2017

With six days remaining before Cubs and Royals pitchers and catchers report to their respective spring camps, the clubs made a trade involving a pair of ranked Minor Leagues.
Right-handed pitcher Alec Mills is coming to Chicago in exchange for 2015 second-rounder and outfield prospect Donnie Dewees, the Cubs said Wednesday.

Reds snag trio of prospects from Marlins

Castillo, Brice, White heading to Cincinnati in deal for veteran Straily
January 19, 2017

The Reds have acquired three of the Marlins' top-20 prospects in exchange for veteran hurler Dan Straily, adding right-handers Luis Castillo and Austin Brice along with outfielder Isaiah White from Miami in a deal for the 28-year-old starter.

Braves acquire Gohara in four-player deal

Mariners' Burrows also headed to Atlanta for Smith, righty Simmons
January 11, 2017

The Braves acquired Mariners No. 5 prospect Luiz Gohara and No. 25 prospect Thomas Burrows in a four-player deal on Wednesday, the team announced.
Seattle received 23-year-old outfielder Mallex Smith and 26-year-old right-handed pitcher Shea Simmons in return, although Smith was then traded to Tampa Bay in another four-player swap shortly