Rays’ Catcher Shuffle: Why Did They Land Nick Fortes Right After Shipping Another Behind the Plate?
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay traded for Miami catcher Nick Fortes after the Rays sent veteran catcher Danny Jansen to Milwaukee in another deal as the trade deadline approaches.
The Marlins acquired minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel, who was traded for the second year in a row. Tampa Bay got minor league infielder Jadher Areinamo in the trade with the Brewers.
The 28-year-old Fortes hit .240 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games for the Marlins. He hit .300 over his final 29 games with Miami.
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