Marlins agree to trade Liam Hicks to Rays: Sources
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Miami Marlins have agreed to trade catcher Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays, receiving three prospects in return, including Double-A infielder Brayden Taylor, a 2023 first-round pick.
- Hicks, 27, has been a reliable hitter this season with 14 home runs and a .795 OPS, and his addition aims to bolster the Rays' lineup as they lead the American League East by 2 1/2 games.
- The Marlins, currently 1 1/2 games out of a playoff spot, are parting with one of their most valuable players despite recent performance fluctuations, including a 12-game losing streak and a strong rebound winning six of seven games.
- The Rays, who rank 25th in home runs this season, will benefit from Hicks' power hitting, especially since he won’t be arbitration-eligible until 2028, providing long-term value.
