Padres Acquire OF Matt Szczur
- Updated: May 9, 2017
According to the official Twitter account of the Chicago Cubs, the San Diego Padres have acquired outfielder Matt Szczur.
The #Cubs today acquired minor league RHP Justin Hancock from the San Diego #Padres for OF Matt Szczur.
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 9, 2017
The Padres confirmed the news on their official Twitter account.
The #Padres acquire OF Matt Szczur from Chicago Cubs in exchange for RHP Justin Hancock: https://t.co/S72014qz3upic.twitter.com/4IsAyD2dGM
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) May 9, 2017
The Cubs shared their gratitude for Szczur’s services.
From walk-offs to borrowed bats to paintings, a sincere thanks to World Series champ @superSZCZ4 for all he’s done for this organization. pic.twitter.com/TqnGY5PR48
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) May 9, 2017
Szcur is a former 5th round pick of the Cubs in the 2010 MLB Draft. He has spent his entire career with the club winning the 2016 World Series.
So far this season with the club he is batting .211 with 3 RBI’s. As more information surfaces on the Padres and their roster moves we will keep you up to date.
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