The Minnesota Twins made their first deal of the trade deadline season on Monday, finally completing a deal that they originally began with the Atlanta Braves last week Thursday evening. After bumps that led to the trade on Thursday to fall apart, the Braves and Twins continued to talk, leading to today’s deal.
So what did the Twins get?
Jaime Garcia, LHP
While there was another player and cash acquired in the deal, the main player the Minnesota Twins targeted here was left-handed starter Jaime Garcia. Garcia has an extensive medical and injury history, having made a positive return from Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Tommy John Surgery, while also facing issues with his shoulder and neck at times as well.