Dodgers News: MiLB Outfielder Kole Calhoun Traded to Cleveland
Who said trades can’t still happen after the deadline? On Friday, the Dodgers sent veteran outfielder Kole Calhoun to the Cleveland Guardians. Calhoun had been playing at Triple-A Oklahoma City for the last few months after signing a minor league deal with LA back on June 6th after being released by the Yankees.
Now he heads to Cleveland where he should get a shot at big league playing time once again. Guardians beat writer Mandy Bell reported the news.
The Dodgers are receiving cash considerations in return, as reported by Ryan Lewis. As for how the deal came about after the deadline, teams can still move minor league players off the 40 man roster.
Calhoun hit well with AAA OKC, posting a .308/.367/.532 triple slash line, adding 19 extra base hits and 28 RBI over 35 games. He’s played a big part in the club’s success over the last two month as OKC has built an 11.5 game lead in the Pacific Coast League’s East Division.
Beyond his time with the Dodgers, Calhoun, 35, has spent parts of 11 seasons at the big league level, 8 of which came with the Angels. He owns a lifetime .243 average with 173 career MLB home runs and 557 RBI. The outfielder also brought home a Gold Glove in the American League back in 2015.
Photo Credit: The Oklahoman
