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Pirates Adam Frazier Traded: Reports
The Pirates second baseman is headed out of town, as expected.
PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pirates have traded Adam Frazier, the starting second baseman in this year's All-Star Game, to the San Diego Padres, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan first reported the news.
The San Diego Padres are acquiring second baseman/outfielder Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN. Frazier, 29, leads baseball in hits this year and is not a free agent until after the 2022 season. One of the best bats on the trade market.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 25, 2021
In return, the Pirates are acquiring three prospects: infielder Tucupita Marcano, outfielder Jack Suwinski and right-handed pitcher Michell Miliano. According to MLB.com,Marcano is the Padres fifth-best prospect; the other two are not ranked among the Padres top 30 prospects.
The Pirates reportedly are sending cash to the Padres as part of the transaction.
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Frazier was considered the rebuilding Pirates most valuable asset to trade. The seven-year veteran is hitting .324/.338/.448 with four home runs thus far this season.
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