The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a trade with the Chicago Cubs this past January. In exchange for infielder Michael Busch and right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte, the Dodgers acquired outfielder Zyhir Hope and left-handed pitcher Jackson Ferris.
Ferris, who was traded just four days before his 20th birthday, was surprised by the move. In an interview with Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain, Ferris said being traded was not on his mind. When the news broke, he was unsure how to navigate joining a new team.
“With me being traded this past offseason, I didn’t really think about it too much.