Photos courtesy of USA Today Sports Images. Nevertheless, the poor win-loss results the team has achieved this season didn’t deter president of baseball operations Dick Williams and general manager Nick Krall, whose goal is to make a more serious playoff push in 2020. The native of Powder Springs, Georgia, was a Futures Game selection the previous two seasons and was named the Most Valuable Player after homering and tripling in the 2018 midseason contest. Preller, in fact, was informed Sunday evening that his Padres were “out” of the Clevinger bidding, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports (via Twitter). If not, he’ll certainly be in consideration for a call to the big leagues come 2021. With Cesar Hernandez playing on a one-year deal, it’s possible that Miller could be in the mix for regular playing time next season. Unsurprisingly, it seems that the recent outburst in which Bauer hurled a ball over the center field fence out of being frustration upon being lifted from a start hasn’t deterred clubs from expressing interest. Outfield prospect Taylor Trammell has been a part of those topics, Rosenthal notes, although Trammell is in the midst of a down season in Double-A and doesn’t exactly fit the bill of a big-league-ready asset the Reds can plug directly onto the 25-man roster. Reyes isn’t on track to reach arbitration until after the 2021 season, and he’s not scheduled to become a free agent until the conclusion of the 2024 campaign. He will likely be out through the All-Star break. Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto told reporters after trading Nola, Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla to the Padres that he didn’t expect to trade Nola this summer (as opposed to Taijuan Walker, whom the M’s fully anticipated moving). The Mariners received Padres top outfield prospect Taylor Trammell, as well as three more young players in infielder Ty France, catcher Luis Torrens and reliever Andres Munoz, who all … He didn’t perform overly well at the Double-A level last year, hitting a combined .234/.340/.349 in 514 combined PA with the Reds’ and Padres’ affiliates.

They also have rookie Josh Naylor, Travis Jankowski and Franchy Cordero as 40-man options who are either in the minors or injured at present. Nova, 19, was not grouped in with the Padres’ premier farmhands, but Longenhagen tweets that the infielder’s “an interesting, bat-first flier.” The Dominican Republic native has held his own this year in rookie ball, where he has batted .330/.421/.451 (136 wRC+) with seven steals in 109 PA. Now 24, Moss became a Red when they used a fourth-round pick on him in 2016. "He has a different skill set than the other outfielders we have," Dipoto said, noting that Trammell is more of a speedster who could be a top-of-the-lineup hitter with the ability to provide power as well. Being dealt twice in 13 months’ time, however, could be an indication that Trammell’s star has somewhat dimmed. More interestingly, Rosenthal tweets that the Reds and Indians have had discussions about a potential Bauer swap. Realmuto away from the Marlins, reports Fancred’s Jon Heyman (Twitter links). With a fastball that sits just a hair below 100mph, Munoz made his MLB debut last season, posting a 3.91 ERA, 2.73 K/BB, and 11.7 K/9 over 23 innings for the Padres. As Realmuto is arguably the best catcher in baseball, there’s obvious upgrade potential for Cincinnati, and adding such a star player with just two years of remaining control further indicates the Reds’ willingness to make a quick return to contention. Mariners, Padres swap Austin Nola, Taylor Trammell as part of seven-player deal, per reports San Diego dips into its farm system to take a bet on … Trammell has been out the last couple of days with sprained fingers on his glove hand after getting them caught in an outfield fence during a drill, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. uk, 24, hasn’t experienced a healthy big league season yet. Morosi himself had previously cast doubt on the possibility of a match between these clubs. San Diego picked up Major League first baseman Mitch Moreland earlier in the day by sending prospects Hudson Potts and Jeisson Rosario to Boston. ‘For me, it’s gonna pay off’: Taylor Trammell energized by trade to Mariners. The 21-year-old batted just .234 in 436 at-bats between two Double-A clubs this season, but his strong finish suggests that a breakout may lie ahead next season for the highly-touted prospect. Their latest blockbuster sent Taylor Trammell, baseball's No. Cincinnati’s interest, too, suggests that the club isn’t giving up on its push to end its ongoing rebuild.

While Trammell is not on the Padres' 40-man roster, his inclusion in the player pool was an inevitability. Rosenthal adds that the Indians are becoming increasingly tempted to make a deal.

He was involved in a brawl during the Reds-Pirates game Tuesday when news of the trade came down. 60 overall prospect, to the Mariners on Sunday. Such is the nature of a win-now team with a deep farm system.

Jan. 28, 3:59pm: MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro tweets that there are “substantive” talks ongoing between Cincinnati and Miami, adding that India is indeed a player being discussed as part of the return. Needless to say, this isn’t the first we’ve heard of the Indians dangling a significant pitchers. No doubt salary considerations will remain important, but the Indians surely have less pressure to pare costs. Taylor Trammell is a dynamic player who has an advanced left-handed bat, speed on the bases and above-average defense in the outfield.”. Drafted 35th overall in 2016, Trammell is regarded as an excellent athlete with outstanding speed, and a developing approach at the plate. Trammell went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks Wednesday in Double-A Chattanooga's 3-2 win over Mississippi. With Nola and Castro now on hand, the Padres have completely remade their catching tandem midseason, but changes could yet be coming. Though Torrens only has 70 big league games (including seven this season) to his name, he is now the most experienced receiver in a Seattle catching corps that consists of rookie Joseph Odom and Joe Hudson. The 21-year-old showed improved contact skills and plate discipline in his third pro season, and MLB.com’s scouting report believes Trammell will develop more power as he ages.