Padres officially acquire Yu Darvish from Cubs in 7 player trade
By Scott Rogust
The San Diego Padres officially have a super-rotation, as they are close to acquiring NL Cy Young runner-up Yu Darvish.
On Sunday evening, the San Diego Padres made their presence felt after pulling off a blockbuster trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to land ace pitcher Blake Snell. On Monday, the Padres agreed to terms with KBO star infielder Ha-Seong Kim to a multi-year contract. If you thought Padres general manager AJ Preller was done making moves, you’re sadly mistaken.
According to reports, the Padres have aquired right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini from the Chicago Cubs. Contrary to initial reports, the Padres will not be sending catcher Luis Campusano to Chicago in the trade.
The complete #Cubs-#Padres deal: Starter Yu Darvish and catcher Victor Caratini going to the #Padres for starter Zach Davies, shortstop prospects Reginald Preciado and Yeison Santana, and outfielders Owen Caissie and Ismael Mena. @Feinsand first reported Santana and Mena
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 29, 2020
This trade is far from a surprise as it’s been on the horizon for some time.
The #Cubs and #Padres progressing in the final stages of the Yu Darvish trade. All expectations are that it will be finalized tonight.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 29, 2020
The #Padres are getting catcher Victor Caratini from the #Cubs in the Yu Darvish trade. Catcher Luis Campusano is staying in San Diego and is not part of the deal.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 29, 2020
This story will be updated with additional information once it becomes available.
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