A little more than a month into the pandemic-shortened 60-game MLB season, the trade deadline has already come and gone.
Despite the small sample sizes teams had to work with, Monday’s deadline was full of transactions.
The San Diego Padres, who were very active over the weekend, continued to dominate headlines by acquiring Mike Clevinger from the Cleveland Indians in a blockbuster. The Miami Marlins made a surprising acquisition of star outfielder Starling Marte as they look to continue their unexpected hunt for a playoff spot.
North of the border, the Toronto Blue Jays supplemented last week’s additions of Taijuan Walker and Daniel Vogelbach with starting pitcher Robbie Ray and speedy utility man Jonathan Villar. They also made a last-minute deal for right-handed starter Ross Stripling.
If you missed any of the action, here’s a full recap of the day’s moves, starting with the three Blue Jays trades.
Jonathon Villar, SS-2B, A verstile infielder who will play until Bo Bichette is healthy, and he brings a mean stick with him, as last year he clobbered 24 home runs.
Ross Stripling, P, a long man, part time starter, bullpen help with a plus fastball who will start, relief, and pitch extar innings when needed.
Robbie Ray, P, a starter by trade, who has been scuffling around the NL all season, but he has found a new nest to tuff his feathers in, in Toronto. If he rebounds, a steal.
Tajuan Walker, P, a definite winner in his his first start going 6 scoreless innings against the Orioles.
Daniel Vogelbach, 1B, a head scratcher, of sorts, there's power in his bat, but where are the base hits latlely. Might be the sleeping giant on the bench late in games, when a home run is what's needed. Suprising numble around first base for a larger human being.
All in all, a good haul by Adkins and Shapiro on deadline day
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