The Rays have acquired right-handers Nick Anderson and Trevor Richards from the Marlins for righty Ryne Stanek and outfielder Jesus Sanchez, Craig Mish of FNTSY Sports Radio reports.
Tampa Bay’s landing a notable bullpen piece in Anderson, a 29-year-old rookie who has logged a 3.92 ERA/2.72 FIP with 14.22 K/9 and 3.3 BB/9 in 43 2/3 innings this season. The hard-throwing Anderson’s on a minimal salary right now and won’t be eligible for arbitration until the conclusion of the 2021 campaign, which surely adds to his appeal from the low-budget Rays’ standpoint.
Likewise, Richards isn’t slated to reach arbitration until after 2021. The 26-year-old recently lost his place in the Marlins’ rotation, though he was a passable member of their starting group from 2018-19. He posted a 4.46 ERA/4.38 FIP with 8.8 K/9 and 3.97 BB/9 in 238 1/3 innings during that span. Richards could now factor into the Rays’ rotation, which lacks traditional starters after Charlie Morton and Yonny Chirinos, or their bullpen.
Stanek, 28, had been one of the faces of the Rays’ revolutionary “opener” idea prior to this trade. He “started” in 56 of 100 appearances for the club dating back to last season, though Stanek’s outings were fairly short. He was extremely effective in that role, though, having registered a 3.17 ERA/3.64 FIP with 10.48 K/9 and 3.47 BB/9 in 122 innings going back to last year. In Stanek, the Marlins are getting a hurler who’s not eligible for arbitration until after 2020.
Sanchez, 21, ranked as MLB.com’s fourth-best Rays prospect before the trade. The outlet regards him as “at least an above-average defender with a strong arm” and “a potential middle-of-the-order run producer.” However, Sanchez has fallen flat since earning a promotion to Triple-A Durham earlier this season. He carries a .206/.282/.317 line with one homer in 71 plate appearances at the minors’ top level.
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lol too late
I pray this got in before the deadline
Buuuuut……its after 4pm EST!!!!
Isn’t their time up?
If the deal is agreed upon before 4 the trade can still happen, even if the news doesn’t break until after 4
#metoo
I imagine it’s similar to the nhl now with the hard deadline. As long as they’ve sent the deal to the commissioners office before 4pm the deal is good can still be getting trade news for another 30min or soo
WOW! So no Yankees, Astros, Red Sox or Dodgers moves this deadline???
Uhh…Dodgers got Jedd Gyorko.
Astros To Acquire Joe Biagini
Isn’t that enough!!
That is unheard of! Definitely crazy
The Astros got Joe Biagini and Dodgers got Jedd Gyorko
Yes, I stand by my original statement.
Except you’re wrong.
It’s sarcasm – the deals they made = nothing.
Astros also got Grenke. Astros win WS.
It’s called a deadline for a reason
Educate yourself..
They did it though
You realize news doesn’t break immediately. The Nomar deal didn’t break until ten minutes after the deadline. I feel like people would know this by now given it happens every year.
I think the trade deadline is kinda reflecting free agency now. Everyone wants to keep their young guys and not divulge into big money FA or trade prospects for 1 year rentals
it’s about time owners and GMs got smart with their money and prospects/rookies.
Good move
wow including richards too
Anderson looks like a nice piece and all but why would they give up Stanek. Isn’t he a big part of their pitching staff and having a good year?
Man you just never know whats going on with the Rays. Shocked they moved Jesus Sanchez
Cashman had to do something. I’m gonna say Smoak and Sanchez from toronto
27 starts leads MLB pitchers
I seem to recall it taking close to 30 minutes or an hour in the past for all the last second trades to trickle out as news.
So…who were the big winners and big losers this trade season???
I vote:
WINNERS: Indians, Giants, Braves, Rays
LOSERS: Padres, Brewers, Dodgers, Yankees, Red Sox (last three for doing nothing to fix the bullpen)
What did the Rays accomplish, what problem did they solve?
Rh power bat and 2 pitchers better than what we had
Jesus great job Marlins. This was an absolute steal. Relievers are volatile and Trevor Richards is a backend arm. Jesus Sanchez is a top prospect and I really don’t understand the inclusion of Stanek. He could’ve helped TB this year.
Stanek is only useful in an opener role, multiple times they tried to use him backend he blew up, Sanchez used he big swing to skate through the lower levels with good hitting, he has HUGE swing and miss to his game and it’s being exposed in AAA. Not saying he won’t be anything but very far from a sure thing and very blocked in the outfield
I haven’t been as on top of things these last 2 seasons really, but he doesnt seem to strike out that often. He is also still young enough that it isnt crazy for him to struggle at AAA. He has time. Also, he was blocked in Tampa a bit, and that issue is non existant in Miami
Tremendous trade by Rays. Both players controlled through 2024. Anderson a potentially lights out relievers. Richards jumps into the rotation immediately. Still an ascending player. Twins gave away Nick Anderson in December (big mistake) after he came to them from Independent Ball. Jesus Sanchez is a steep price, and Stanek will become a moveable pieces in a Yr.
Stanek is terrible in the late innings and Sanchez is blocked so this isn’t that shocking really
Finally, one I like for the Marlins. I didnt think theyd trade Anderson after they held onto relievers last year for no reason. I’ll take this one. I like Richard’s, but if this were the only trade, I’d have felt pretty good
dang, will Stanek now not break a record for games started?
Wrong Sanchez link…
What the heck are the Rays thinking. We don’t need a starter with a 4.50 ERA right now, we have internal options, I like the pick up of Anderson but if it could have been Anderson for Sanchez or a lesser prospect I wouldn’t be so upset. It also shows the rays are gonna start going away from the opener from bringing in another starter and trading the only guy with opener success. I just wish we could have given up a lesser prospect then Sanchez, looks like a desperation move from the rays and I’m not sure how this helps them win this year or next.
Richards is better than his numbers. You only mentioned his ERA, but he had a rough 7 starts that made that look worse. His changeup is devastating, and he can run his fastball into the 94-96 range, sitting in the 91-92 range for the most part. Most importantly, he knows how to pitch. Hes a backend guy, but could give you more than that, and is controllable. Anderson misses bats at an elite level and is also controllable for a long time. That being said, he does give up hard contact when they do hit it. I’m not saying Sanchez isnt a good return, but let’s not act like they got garbage b/c of 1 number
Kittredge has been money as an opener so he will become the new Stanek and Richards has decent peripherals beyond his era and the 12 losses shouldn’t fool you it is Miami. Also he is 26 so he has plenty of time and the rays have a great track record of bringing in guys see Tyler Glasnow
im shocked the Rays would trade Stanek. he was the poster child for the opener.
Exactly I saw them trading Sanchez for possibly Wheeler. I don’t think he starts in the outfield next year with KK Pham and Meadows but could have had a good year in the minors next year and then be flipped for someone who will help us win, not a 4.50 ERA starter when we got 6 heathy starters with better ERAs
This is late, but yes while you could make the argument that Sanchez was a big prospect to trade for someone other than a top arm, (I.e. Wheeler) but as you mentioned he won’t start anytime soon, he’s still unproven, and to give up a top prospect like Sanchez for a rental like Wheeler knowing the low budget rays won’t win the bidding war in the offseason, I think they got made a great move for some controllable, very cheap-high upside guys.
Look at it another way unbiased, the Rays got totally screwed in the Encarnacion move – Yankees deserve props – but now saved about 8 to 14 million by having Aguillar fall in their laps….and for a reliever who has spent most of his time in AAA. W e get Aguillar for peanuts and if he hits anything like we think he can the Yankees and Red Sox are going to keep hitting themselves.
So if you consider Stanek even with Richards in value, that means the Marlins essentially turned Brian Schales into Jesus Sanchez in a matter of months
stonks
As a Rays fan, yuck!
As a Marlins fan, thank you!
Have some faith. The Rays professional scouts are among the best in the business. They win 75% of these deals.
lol 2 years later how the tables have turned
Wow. Gave up Stanek and Sanchez for two relievers? With only fair numbers to boot?
Ugh.
They are starters but i dont why
Wow, Marlins trade another one of their younger pitchers and a reliever for a young prospect bat.
While the Astros are building to win the 2019 World Series, the Marlins are building for the hopes of the 2022-27 World Series.
Pretty sure the point of a team that is rebuilding isn’t to contend this season but to build a strong team in the future
Love what the Fish did at the deadline… Richards doesn’t seem to be a good starting pitcher because of his inadequate use of a third pitch so I think he’s gonna be a decent bullpen arm at best. Gallen will be good, but not great… I see a No 4 starter for playoff caliber teams… If they hit their ceilings, Sanchez and Chislom will be perennial all stars.
Hey MLBTR, you have the wrong Sanchez information. Your information states that he is 44 years old. Up your game (actually funny). I always like to see the players draft information etc. Now that is a great feature.
Rays absolutely stole from one team what they were looking for in pitching. A starter the Marlins didn’t support who the Rays will stretch out in AAA and Anderson is one of the best setup men in the game, in a Rays staff needing a starter and a quality reliever. Sogard is a 300 hitter and true professional as is Aguillar who is protected for three years. Meanwhile the billionaire club Red Sox and Yankees sat and watched the Rays out perform them….this time in bigtime business moves.
They gave up a 21 y/o top 50 prospect in all of baseball, plus a solid RP. How is that stealing?? You’re clearly putting Richards n Anderson on a pedestal. Anderson is an electric RP with high K #’s, but also gets hit very hard. Richards is a back end guy with 2 pitches, who when his change isn’t perfect, gets hit very hard. You act like you just got 2018 Edwin Diaz and Luis Castillo. The trade overall was pretty fair, Marlins getting the guy with tremendous middle of the lineup potential.
The problem is Stanek was used as a role player that was put into a starter mold, but was flexed into a reliever mode. What is Miami going to do? This is a wait and see move by the Marlins which could turn out great for them. It helps both teams, but you always win with pitching first.