Matt Kemp Latest Padre To Be Traded
- Updated: July 31, 2016
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today the San Diego Padres have traded outfielder Matt Kemp to the Atlanta Braves.
Once the physicals are complete, the #Braves and #Padres deal will become official; Matt Kemp for Hector Olivera
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 30, 2016
Nightengale reported further details on the move.
Hector Olivera’s domestic violence suspension expires on Tuesday, so that’s 1st day he can be eligible to play for #Padres.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 30, 2016
He continued.
The #Padres basically just selling Matt Kemp to #Braves. They save money,and plan to DFA Hector Olivera, who has $25.5 million left on deal.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2016
The move was made to save cash Nightengale reported.
The #Padres will wind up saving more than half of the $54 million Matt Kemp is owed when deal is completed
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2016
Nightingale confirmed some details of the money exchanging hands.
The #Padres actually saving more than $30 million in Kemp deal.The $10.5M they send to Braves is actually from their original #Dodgers deal
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2016
Kemp was in his second year with the Padres after being traded to the club before the start of last season. With San Diego selling off their assets at the deadline it made sense that Kemp would eventually be moved.
As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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