The Toronto Blue Jays have traded Will Wagner
The Toronto Blue Jays have completed another trade, this time they are sending Will Wagner to the San Diego Padres for catcher Brandon Valenzuela.
Earlier this morning, the Blue Jays shocked the MLB by acquiring starting pitcher Shane Bieber in exchange for pitching prospect Khal Stephens in a one for one deal.
The Blue Jays have completed a trade for Brandon Valenzuela
The Blue Jays just announced that they are finalizing a trade with the San Diego Padres sending Will Wagner and receiving catcher Brandon Valenzuela in return.
OFFICIAL: We've acquired C Brandon Valenzuela from the Padres in exchange for INF Will Wagner.
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We have acquired infielder Will Wagner from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for catcher Brandon Valenzuela.
Since Valenzuela is currently a minor league player in Double-A, many believe that this move was made to clear up room on the Blue Jays current 40 man roster.
Brandon Valenzuela isn't on the Padres' 40-man, so moving Will Wagner here creates a 40-man spot while adding some catching depth. Padres added Fermin earlier so they had catching to spare.
This looks like another move will likely be coming in soon before the trade deadline hits at 6 PM.
Would hope Wagner trade to clear 40-man spot is a sign of a trade to come
Valenzuela current has 12 homeruns and 46 RBIs in 87 games this season in Double-A with a .229 batting average and .313 on base percentage.
Blue Jays send infielder Will Wagner to Padres for double-A catcher Brandon Valenzuela, club announces.
The 24-year-old is batting .229/.313/.387 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 87 games.
Wagner was part of return for Yusei Kikuchi last year and hit .237/.336/.298 in 40 games
The 24-year-old is batting .229/.313/.387 with 12 homers and 46 RBIs in 87 games.
Wagner was part of return for Yusei Kikuchi last year and hit .237/.336/.298 in 40 games
This move also gives the Blue Jays some additional catcher depth which they were in need of.
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