Knock one potential trade scenario off the board for the Dodgers as the deadline hot stove may have just kicked off early. In a surprise move, the Kansas City Royals have sent LHP Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers in a deal for prospects.
The Royals announced the move on Twitter.
We have traded LHP Aroldis Chapman to the Texas Rangers in exchange for LHP Cole Ragans and OF Roni Cabrera.
Ragans, a 40-man roster player, has been optioned to Omaha (AAA) and Cabrera has been assigned to the Royals Dominican Summer League team.