The Rays and Twins orchestrated a fascinating one-for-one swap at the deadline. Minnesota traded setup man Griffin Jax to Tampa Bay for young starting pitcher Taj Bradley. Jax, 30, is one of a staggering five relievers whom the Twins traded in the past two days. He followed Jhoan Duran, Brock Stewart, Danny Coulombe and Louis Varland out the door. Minnesota dismantled what had … [Read more...] about Rays, Twins Swap Griffin Jax For Taj Bradley
Astros Acquire Carlos Correa
Carlos Correa is coming home to play third base. The Twins have agreed to trade Correa to the Astros, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, and Jon Morosi of MLB Network says he’ll man the hot corner for Houston. Pitching prospect Matt Mikulski is going to Minnesota, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Twins are paying … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire Carlos Correa
Phillies To Acquire Harrison Bader
The Phillies are acquiring outfielder Harrison Bader from the Twins, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. Passan adds that the Twins will receive an outfield prospect and a pitching prospect in return. Those prospects are outfielder Hendry Mendez and right-hander Geremy Villoria, per Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The Phils will need to open a 40-man roster spot Bader, 31, has been a solid … [Read more...] about Phillies To Acquire Harrison Bader
Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion
12:37pm: The Astros approached the Twins about the possibility, Chandler Rome and Dan Hayes of The Athletic report. Astros owner Jim Crane has “remained a fan” of Correa since his departure, they note, adding that the Twins believe Houston is perhaps the only destination to which Correa would green-light a trade. Nightengale adds that Correa indeed would be open to returning to … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion
Mets, Yankees Have Shown Interest In Harrison Bader
The Dodgers, Mets and Yankees have all shown interested in Twins outfielder Harrison Bader, reports Jorge Castillo of ESPN. The interest from the Dodgers was reported by Bob Nightengale of USA Today yesterday. Bader, 31, has long been a useful big leaguer on account of his speed and defense. His offense has been more mercurial but he’s currently in the midst of what could be … [Read more...] about Mets, Yankees Have Shown Interest In Harrison Bader