PT TODAY: Duda acquisition creates logjam in Tampa
Jul 27 2017
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| American League | National League | |
| Rays | Rays nab Lucas Duda in trade | |
| Tampa Bay Rays RHP Drew Smith was traded to the New York Mets Thursday, July 27, in exchange for 1B Lucas Duda. Source: Twitter | |
| BHQ take: Seemingly half of the Rays active roster has to squeeze together (and forfeit a little playing time) to fit Lucas Duda in to fill the LH power void created when Colby Rasmus left the team two weeks ago. Duda is expected to become the primary DH, and if he can continue his 2017 rebound against LH pitching (.757 OPS in 58 AB, versus a career .667 OPS in those matchups), he could add more playing time. As a result, Corey Dickerson will be... |
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