Dodgers Trade Deadline 2022: A Journal As Moves Happen
This will be our fifth Trade Deadline season where we tracked each move, or even strong rumors, during the day. This will be published early then updated throughout the day with the latest news at the top.
To get you started we have an article at Dodgers 2080 about the downside of the Trade Deadline. As we’ve done in the past, we’ll work from the bottom up. The newest news will be at the top. The deadline is at 3:00 PM PST on August 2nd but we know that the trade trickle in until about 4:00 PM. We will be here.
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Quick Summary
Wow! There were a ton of trades including one of the biggest trades in history. For the Dodgers, part of their moves was about clearing space for returning players and clearing some players that might be taking up space on the 40-man roster now and in the off-season.
Well, we’ll do this again next year. Christmas in August is over.
3:46 – One Last Trade For The Padres
The Padres traded Brent Rooker to the Royals for catcher Cam Gallagher, sources tell @Ken_Rosenthal and me.
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) August 2, 2022
3:32 – Bonus Material – Vargas On Taxi Squad?
I'm hearing #Dodgers prospect Miguel Vargas is on his way to San Francisco to join the taxi squad.
— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) August 2, 2022
3:31 – Dodgers Are Done
No more moves for the #Dodgers. They'll be relying on their injured pitchers to come back and give them a boost the rest of the way.
— Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) August 2, 2022
3:27 – Padres Paying All Of Hosmer’s Salary
The #Padres are indeed picking up the entirety of Eric Hosmer's remaining contract, saving the #RedSox about $44 million as @alexspeier reported.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 2, 2022
3:10 – Braves Get A Big One
The Atlanta Braves are acquiring Raisel Iglesias from the Los Angeles Angels for Jesse Chavez and Tucker Davidson, according to sources familiar with the situation.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
3:06 – Dodgers Trade Mitchell White and Alex De Jesus to Jays
Dodgers announce Mitch White to Blue Jays.
Also send Alex De Jesus to TOR. Nick Frasso and Moises Brito go to LAD in swap.
— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) August 2, 2022
3:03 – Merrifield Details
Merrifield goes to the Blue Jays for Samad Taylor and Max Castillo, per source. https://t.co/wi7YwyqnmF
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
3:02 – Merrifield To Jays
Merrifield to Jays
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 2, 2022
3:01 – Merrifield Finally Traded?
The Royals have traded Whit Merrifield, per source.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
2:57 – Givens To Mets
Mets get Givens
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) August 2, 2022
2:56 – Lopez Not Moving?
Pablo Lopez will remain with the Marlins beyond the Trade Deadline, per source. The Yankees were one of the teams that tried to deal for him, but the match wasn't there. Lopez is under club control through 2024.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
2:55 – Yankees/Cardinals Trade
The New York Yankees are acquiring Harrison Bader from the St. Louis Cardinals for Jordan Montgomery, according to sources familiar with the situation.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
2:54 – Thor To Phillies
Phillies have traded Mickey Moniak and a second prospect to the Angels for Noah Syndergaard, sources tell @TheAthleticMLB
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) August 2, 2022
2:51 – Dodgers Trading Mitchell White
Source: The Toronto Blue Jays are acquiring right-hander Mitchell White from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor-league pitchers.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
2:49 – Rumor: Thor Close To Being A Phillie
Phillies close on Syndergaard, source tells @TheAthletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) August 2, 2022
2:48 – Giants/Mariners Trade Details
The Mariners are acquiring C Curt Casali and LHP Mathew Boyd from the Giants for minor-league RHP Michael Stryffeler and C Andy Thomas, per source. @ByRobertMurray and @JonHeyman were on it.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
2:46 – Lamb Trade Official
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded IF/OF Jake Lamb to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations or player to be named later.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 2, 2022
2:44 – Michael Fulmer to the Twins
Michael Fulmer to Twins
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 2, 2022
2:38 – Brett Phillips To Orioles and More On Hosmer
The Orioles have obtained Brett Phillips from the Rays for cash considerations
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 2, 2022
2B Max Ferguson (Padres No. 11) and OF Corey Rosier (No. 26) are the two Padres prospects heading to Red Sox along with Hosmer, per source. Jay Groome goes to San Diego.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
2:37 – More On Lamb Trade
Source confirms #Dodgers are sending Jake Lamb to the Seattle Mariners in a trade, as @ByRobertMurray reported
Source says Dodgers will get a player to be named later
— Jack Harris (@Jack_A_Harris) August 2, 2022
2:29 – Dodgers Out On Lopez
It now appears the Dodgers are not in pursuit of Lopez, but at least two teams are trying to land the righty in the next 35 minutes. Source said it looks like it could come down to the final minutes before 6:00 pm ET before a deal is struck or the Marlins decide to keep Lopez. https://t.co/gnZvxqhx9n
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
2:25 – Dodgers Trade Jake Lamb
Making room for Gallo.
Source: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring Jake Lamb from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
2:12 – Trevor Rosenthal to Brewers?
Rosenthal traded to Brewers. Trevor that is.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 2, 2022
2:11 – Dodgers Still In On Pablo Lopez
The price tag for Marlins starter Pablo Lopez is understandably high, but a source said the Dodgers might be making a final-hour push for the right-hander.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
2:07 – More on Hosmer Trade
Max Ferguson and Corey Rosier in some top 30 lists. Padres really wanted to dump Hosmer.
Believe this is the trade: Eric Hosmer, Max Ferguson, Corey Rosier, cash to Red Sox for Jay Groome.
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) August 2, 2022
1:59 – The Return for Hosmer
Sources: Padres acquiring Jay Groome from the Red Sox in the Eric Hosmer deal.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
1:55 – Minor Trade Between Division Rivals
The Guardians announce C Sandy León has been traded to the Twins in exchange for RHP Ian Hamilton.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
1:53 – Giants Sell Another One – Matt Boyd to Mariners
Matt Boyd goes to Mariners
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 2, 2022
1:40 – Giants Still Selling – Casali to Mariners
The Seattle Mariners are acquiring catcher Curt Casali from the San Francisco Giants for Michael Stryffeler, according to sources familiar with the situation.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
1:33 – Padres Get Drury
Padres are going all in.
The San Diego #Padres aren't done: They acquire third baseman Brandon Drury from the #Reds with Victor Acosta going to Cincinnati. @Ken_Rosenthal and @ByRobertMurray on it.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 2, 2022
1:04 PM – Phillies DFA Herrera
The Phillies have designated Odúbel Herrera for assignment.
— Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) August 2, 2022
1:02 PM – Gallo Deal Official
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired OF Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees in exchange for minor league RHP Clayton Beeter.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 2, 2022
12:54 – The Return for Mahle
#Reds getting Spencer Steer, Christian Encarncion-Strand, and Steven Hajjar
— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) August 2, 2022
12:52 Full Return for Ruf
Farhan strikes!
Nick Zwack and Carson Seymour are A-level pitchers going with JD Davis and Thomas Szapucki for Darin Ruf.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 2, 2022
12:49 – Mahle to Twins
Tyler Mahle might have been a target for the Dodgers.
Mahle goes to Twins
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 2, 2022
12:48 – The Return for Robertson
Pitcher Ben Brown is going to Cubs in this deal, per sources. https://t.co/xGBZcLJlLG
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
12:46 – Dodgers Target to Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-hander David Robertson from the Chicago Cubs, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
12:44 – The Return for Ruf
Mets are acquiring Darin Ruf From the SFGiants for JD Davis and prospects
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) August 2, 2022
12:43 – Giants Selling? Ruf to Mets
Source: Mets get Darin Ruf
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) August 2, 2022
12:42 – More On Marsh Trade
Logan O’Hoppe would go to the Angels in this deal, per sources. https://t.co/Zuj0GuiaWr
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
12:40 – Maybe It Was Not a Rumor – Brandon Marsh to Phillies
Center fielder Brandon Marsh is headed from the Angels to the Phillies, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
12:38 – A Phillies/Angels Rumor
Sources: The Phillies and Angels are in talks on a trade. Outfielder Brandon Marsh has been mentioned in discussions.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) August 2, 2022
12:36 PM – Luke Voit to Nationals Instead of Hosmer
The news has been slow over the last hour. Get ready for a total wave at about 2 PM PST.
The Washington #Nats are getting #Padres slugger Luke Voit
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) August 2, 2022
11:34 – Hosmer to Red Sox
With Eric Hosmer out of the Juan Soto trade after rejecting a deal to Washington, the Boston Red Sox swooped in and will acquire him from San Diego, sources tell ESPN. The finances are unclear: Padres could pick up a chunk of money — or could send along a prospect with Hosmer.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
11:33 – Passan Confirms Gallo Trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a deal to acquire outfielder Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees, a source tells ESPN, confirming @ragazzoreport. The trade, the source says, is pending a medical review and should be completed soon.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
11:19 – Dodgers Getting Gallo? Not Confirmed by Passan
Joey Gallo to Dodgers for Beeter per sources pending medical
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) August 2, 2022
10:49 – Possible Dodgers Target, Anthony Bass, Goes to Jays
Marlins are trading relievers Anthony Bass and Zach Pop to the Blue Jays for Jordan Groshans per source.
— Craig Mish (@CraigMish) August 2, 2022
10:32 – More on Hosmer
Hosmer has declined to go to the Nats in the Soto deal as is his contractual right. The deal is still happening. Soto is a Padre.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 2, 2022
10:23 – Hosmer is still a Padre but rest of deal goes through
Eric Hosmer rejected the trade to Washington and will not be part of the Soto deal, per source. Now the Padres have less than five hours to figure out what to do with Hosmer, who is owed $39 million from 2023-25.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
10:16 – Rumor time for the Dodgers
With the world stopping for the Juan Soto trade, let’s hope things get jump-started again.
With Juan Soto seemingly headed to San Diego, the Dodgers are looking at Ian Happ and David Robertson of the Cubs, per sources. Plenty of competition for both players, however. Mets said to be interested in Robertson and Willson Contreras, as well
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) August 2, 2022
9:27 – Fog of war update on Soto trade
- Eric Hosmer has a no-trade clause for the Nationals. He has not waived it yet.
- In the pre-season prospect rankings it went like this for the Padres
- CJ Abrams
- Robert Hassell
- Luis Campusano
- McKenzie Gore
- James Wood
The Nationals have done well and the Padres are going all in. Reminder, Manny Machado can opt out of his contract after 2023. I can almost guarantee, he will.
8:52 – Details on Soto trade
The package going back to Washington for Juan Soto and Josh Bell, sources tell ESPN:
– LHP MacKenzie Gore
– OF Robert Hassell III
– SS C.J. Abrams
– OF James Wood
– RHP Jarlin Susana
– one more major league playerThat's the only holdup right now to the agreed-upon deal.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
8:48 AM – Soto to the Padres
The San Diego Padres are finalizing a deal to acquire superstar outfielder Juan Soto from Washington, sources tell ESPN.
One of the biggest deals in baseball history goes down, and it sends the 23-year-old to SD, where he will team with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 2, 2022
Summary Of Trades Before Deadline Day
- The Twins acquired Orioles closer Jorge Lopez for 4 prospects
- Possible Dodgers trade target Robbie Grossman of the Tigers was traded to the Braves for LHP Kris Anglin.
- The Astros traded starting pitcher, Jake Odorizzi to the Braves for lefty reliever, Will Smith
- The Brewers acquired reliever Matt Bush for infielder Mark Mathias and lefty Antoine Kelly.
- The Astros traded a couple of prospects, Enmanuel Valdez and Wilyer Abreu, for catcher Christian Vazquez.
- The Cardinals acquired starter Jose Quintana and reliever Chris Stratton from the Pirates for righty Johan Oviedo and 3B Malcom Nunez.
- The Red Sox traded for catcher Reese McGuire and a PTBNL from the White Sox for reliever Jake Diekman
- The Red Sox traded for Tommy Pham from the Reds for a PTBNL
- The Royals traded 3B Emmanuel Rivera to the Diamondbacks for RHP Luke Weaver
- Dodgers target, starting pitcher Frankie Montas was traded from the A’s, along with reliever Lou Trevino, to the Yankees, for 4 prospects.
- A 3 team trade. To the Astros – 1B/OF Trey Mancini and RHP Jayden Murray. To the Rays – CF Jose Siri. To the Orioles – RHP Seth Johnson and RHP Chayce McDermott.
- The Padres got closer Josh Hader from the Brewers for reliever Taylor Rogers, lefty Robert Gasser, OF Estuary Ruiz and righty Dinelson Lamet.
- The Yankees acquired reliever Scott Efforts from the Cubs for prospect pitcher Hayden Wesneski.
- Our Dodgers traded reliever Garrett Cleaving to the Rays for 18-year-old German Tapia.
- The Mariners got the top pitcher on the market
- The Dodgers traded Zach McKinstry to the Cubs for Chris Martin
- The Rays traded for Diamondbacks outfielder David Peralta
- Mets trade for Tyler Naquin and Phillip Diehl from the Reds
- The Yankees trade for Dodgers’ target Andrew Benintendi from the Royals
- Mets get Daniel Vogelback from the Pirates
“Even if you’re standing on the right track, if you just stand there, eventually you’ll get run over.”
Will Rogers
We are screwed. Looks like we won’t be doing anything at the deadline.
Friedman messed up big time.