SF Giants make 5 trades in final 24 hours before MLB trade deadline
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco Giants have been very active at the MLB trade deadline, completing five trades within 24 hours, including deals with the Yankees, Red Sox, Padres, and Phillies.
- The Giants traded reliever Erik Miller to the Red Sox for shortstop Marcelo Mayer, a former top prospect recovering from a forearm injury, aiming to add young talent to their MLB roster.
- Outfielder Heliot Ramos was sent to the Yankees in exchange for two ranked prospects, left-handed pitcher Henry LaLane and infielder Kaeden Kent, as the Giants look to rebuild with younger players.
- Starting pitcher Robbie Ray was traded to the Padres for two top San Diego prospects, Miguel Mendez and Joniel Hernandez, with the Giants covering half of Ray’s remaining salary.
- The Giants also traded All-Star second baseman Luis Arraez and reliever Caleb Killian to the Phillies for two pitching prospects, Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair, continuing their strategy of acquiring young talent ahead of the deadline.
