The 2018 Winter Meetings looked quiet for the Indians, until it didn’t, that is.
The Tribe made a splash Thursday morning, bringing Carlos Santana back to the shores of Lake Erie along with Jake Bauers. As good as a ‘Los reunion will be, however, the three-team deal was a bittersweet one, as our beloved Yandy Diaz was sent to Tampa and Edwin Encarnacion departs for Seattle.
Encarnacion-Santana trade may be a three way deal. Tampa Bay appears involved somehow.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 13, 2018
Jon Heyman was first on the news, with Cleveland sources quickly confirming the deal.