Cubs purchase All-Star Isaac Paredes in trade with Rays

Cubs have purchased All-Star third-baseman Isaac Paredes from the Rays in exchange for Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects.

By Jesse Rogers

28 July 2024, 07:42 7:42

Cubs and Rays traded Third basemen Sunday afternoon in Tampa Bay, including Christopher Morel going back to Tampa Bay all-star Isaac Paredes is returning the way to Chicago.

Cubs are also expected to bring two players they may take on, such as two players Ty Johnson and Hunter Bigge to their Rays under the recently signed agreement.

Paredes is now the new Third baseman to his role as the Cubs the third baseman. He will be the team’s first baseman since the team is searching for the most effective solution for this position since the resignation from Kris Bryant in 2021.

“As we’ve said before that we’re looking to sign players that will help us, not just this season, but also in the future,” Cubs president Jed Hoyer declared in a statement. “In the past couple of days, we’ve been convinced that we’ve succeeded in trading players that are easily managed. This signing by Paredes will bring a reliable baseball bat for our arsenal immediately and in the years to come. “

the 25-year-old Paredes is hitting .247 and hits doubles with 19 and homers 16 in the current season. Paredes was initially hired by the Cubs but he didn’t play during their game until Paredes was transferred for the Detroit Tigers in the trade at the end of 2017’s deadline.

Morel 25, was an third baseman with the Cubs in the past, with various degrees of improvement in his defense, but his offensive power decreased after two successful years in pro baseball.

Each player is under supervision of the team for the next couple of seasons, until they’re permitted to be Free agents.

As named batter, on Sunday Morel was able to set records for career-highs by hitting seven homers and 70 RBIs. He also had an .247 batsman’s rate in the previous season fell during the 2nd third innings in Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Royals and was greeted with warm hugs from his teammates during the Cubs at-bat during the bottom of the third inning’s. He was substituted by a pinch-hitter at the fourth inning’s conclusion.

“He’s an extraordinary person. We’ll miss his energy and smile. ” Cubs outfielder Pete’Crow’ Armstrong spoke of Morel.

Morel Hits .199 for an average of 18 homers in the season.

“It’s uncommon to inform anyone that they’ve sold the team. It was definitely surprising and shocking even for Chris,” Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. “He’s been able to leave Cubs fans with plenty of memories from his short time. We are confident that we have an experienced third baseman who’s an effective offensive player for our team, and can perform great for us in this position.

“He is one of those people who has a attitude and personality that make him enjoyable to all those around him. He is a huge fan of sport and his enthusiasm for his life is evident regardless of the circumstances. It’s evident in the way that his followers are treated. He’s a source of inspiration for all. “

Bigge 26, Bigge has made his MLB debut during the month of April after being picked on the 12th row. of the draft in 2019. Johnson was picked by the team during the 15th stage of the 2023 draft. Johnson is now playing at the top of Class A in the course of the season.

Both teams are experiencing changes. Both teams are going through a transition. Rays have signed several contracts before the deadline for trading. They traded reliever Jason Adam on Sunday and along with Randy Arozarena and Zach Eflin earlier in the period. The Cubs started the day in the middle of the NL Central, acquired reliever Nate Pearson on Saturday, saying they would revamp their roster, while making sure their future is at the forefront of their minds.

Associated Press contributed to this report.