CLEVELAND -- The Twins didn't surprise anyone with their first trade of the day, when they dealt reliever Fernando Abad to the Red Sox for relief prospect Pat Light. But their second trade came as more of a shock, as right-hander Ricky Nolasco and injured pitching prospect Alex Meyer were dealt to the Angels for left-hander Hector Santiago and relief prospect Alan Busenitz shortly before the non-waiver Trade Deadline on Monday.
The Twins were looking to move Nolasco, but a deal seemed unlikely because he's due $12 million next year with $13 million club option in '17 with a $1 million buyout, and posted a combined 5.