BREAKING: The BlueJays have reportedly traded DH Kendrys Morales to the Athletics.
and cash considerations to the Oakland Athletics for minor-league infielder Jesus Lopez and international bonus pool room.
OFFICIAL: We've acquired Minor League INF Jesus Lopez and international signing bonus pool space from theThe deal, on the eve of the 2019 season, is somewhat of a stunner given the game’s sudden aversion to offence-only players. To that end, the cash considerations to help defray the $12 mllion he’s owed this year were surely a key part of the trade, the Blue Jays essentially buying Lopez, a 22-year-old from Nicaragua who posted a .
But in moving away off Morales, they’ve found more at-bats to spread around their position player group while giving themselves a spot on the 40-man to add a non-roster reliever – Javy Guerra is the current favourite – for Thursday’s season-opener against Detroit.
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