MLB Trade Deadline Digest: Giants get Eduardo Nunez from Twins
The Stew’s Trade Deadline Digest recaps the day in news and rumors as MLB gets closer to the non-waiver trade deadline on Aug. 1. If you missed any of Thursday’s action, we’re here to help you catch up with all the important links and tidbits.
DONE DEAL: The San Francisco Giants acquired All-Star infielder Eduardo Nunez from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night, striking the only significant trade of the day. In return the Twins get Adalberto Mejia, a 23-year-old pitcher who has been among San Francisco’s top-10 prospects for the last few years. [Yahoo Sports]
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MORE ON THE TRADE: The Giants plan to use Nunez as a utility infielder, filling in for Joe Panik at second or Matt Duffy at third, both of whom have battled injuries this season. [CSN Bay Area]
CASHNER RULES EVERYTHING AROUND ME: Andrew Cashner was the most talked-about trade chip of the day, with the Marlins and Rangers the current leaders to land him from the Padres. [@Ken Rosenthal]
NOT THE ONLY ONES: The Orioles are also heavily in the mix for Cashner, but not in the forefront at the moment. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
FISHIN’ FOR PITCHIN’: In addition to Cashner, the Marlins are also trying to reel in Wade Miley and Jeremy Hellickson. [@JoeFrisaro]
THINGS THAT MAKE YOU GO HMMM: Could the Yankees jump into the mix for Chris Sale? Jon Heyman says so. [Today’s Knuckleball]
TALKS BACK ON: The Brewers are talking to the Mets again about catcher Jonathan Lucroy. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
ROYAL(S) TREATMENT: Kansas City is trying to package Ian Kennedy (and his big ol’ contract) in trades with Wade Davis. [@JeffPassan]
Sources: Royals trying to package Ian Kennedy in a potential Wade Davis deal. Dodgers a strong match. Covet Davis and can take on Kennedy $.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2016
RAISING ARIZONA: The D-backs are reportedly close to trading pitcher Daniel Hudson, but the destination is unknown. [MLB.com]
DOESN’T MATTER IF HE’S HURT: Even though he’s on the disabled list, the Padres’ Jon Jay is attracting some interest from teams. [@Ken_Rosenthal]
DON’T MISS THIS: This week’s StewPod with Jeff Passan, breaking down the trade deadline. Plus lots more baseball talk. [The Stew]
OR THIS: Passan’s latest collection of trade-deadline news and notes, including the Padres’ incredibly shrinking payroll. [Yahoo Sports]
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