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Tigers Acquire Trout

Posted on May 30, 2024 at 12:25 AM.

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TIGERS ACQUIRE TROUT FROM ANGELS

The Detroit Tigers have landed the biggest fish at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline. Detroit has acquired disgruntled outfielder Mike Trout from the Los Angeles Angels, for a package of players.

Trout who was hitting .271 with 25 HR and 65 RBI in 98 games with the Angels, had requested a trade just a couple days earlier, after the Angels traded Brandon Drury and Taylor Ward to the Phillies.

There was some speculation as to if the Angels would actually deal Trout, but he then threatened retirement if they didn't. Detroit stepped in, and worked out a deal with the Angels. Trout, who has a full no-trade clause, agreed to waive it, to join the Tigers for the playoff run.

The Tigers are sending four players back to the Angels. Center field prospect Max Clark is the biggest chip. The Angels will also receive third base prospect Jace Jung, along with pitcher Reese Olson, and outfielder Matt Vierling. Olson and Vierling are expected to remain with the Angels. Olson was 3-1 with a save, in 34 innings with the Tigers. He had a 3.18 ERA. Vierling hit .293 with 3 HR and 10 RBI in 47 games with the Tigers. Olson is expected to join the Angels rotation, while Vierling will likely take Trout's spot in right field.

Meanwhile, Trout goes from the outhouse to the penthouse. The Tigers currently have the best record in the Major Leagues, and are poised to make the playoffs for the first time since 2014. Trout is expected to hit second in the Tiger lineup, and play right field on most nights.

TRADE DEADLINE RECAP
July 31, 2024

Blue Jays acquired 3B Eugenio Suarez from the Diamondbacks for SP Brandon Barriera and RF Jace Bohrofen

Padres acquire SP Jordan Montgomery from the Red Sox for SP Nolan Watson and RP Jeremiah Estrada

Twins acquire 1B Rhys Hoskins from the Brewers for SP David Festa and 3B Jose Miranda

Mariners acquire 1B Josh Bell from the Marlins for SP Emerson Hancock and 1B James Parker

Orioles acquire 3B Alex Bregman from the Astros for SP Cade Povich, 3B Coby Mayo and SS Jorge Mateo

Tigers acquire OF Mike Trout from the Angels for CF Max Clark, 3B Jace Jung, SP Reese Olson, and OF Matt Vierling