Padres Trade Fernando Rodney
- Updated: July 2, 2016
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today the San Diego Padres have traded closer Fernando Rodney to the Miami Marlins.
The #Marlins, buyers instead of sellers this year, going for it with acquisition of Fernando Rodney for minor-league pitcher Chris Paddack.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 30, 2016
Jon Morosi of FOX Sports also reported the news.
Trade official: #Marlins acquire Fernando Rodney from #Padres for RHP Chris Paddack, who has 0.95 ERA in 28-1/3 IP at Class A. @MLBNetwork
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) June 30, 2016
Keith Law reported first rumblings of the move.
Heard the Padres and Marlins are nearing a deal for Fernando Rodney for a good A-ball prospect
— keithlaw (@keithlaw) June 30, 2016
The San Diego Padres have struggled out of the gate this year and are looking to move their assets for prospects in order to rebuild. The club dealt James Shields earlier this year and there are rumors that Wil Myers might be available as well.
As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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