The move comes as little surprise as Abad’s had been linked to multiple trade rumors over the past few weeks.
Abad joined the Minnesota Twins this past offseason as a Spring Training invite and turned into perhaps the team’s most reliable bullpen arm.
After a disappointing 2015 season where he saw his ERA skyrocket to 4.15, Abad rebounded nicely with a 2.65 ERA in 36 games using a slow breaking pitch to strike out 29.
In return the Twins received a pitcher who, like the Adalberto Mejia, could be ready to contribute to the big league club as soon as next season.