The Blue Jays acquired an outfield bat for the stretch run while giving up very little. Will Upton propel them to an AL East title?
Another year, another trade involving an Upton. For the fourth consecutive year, an Upton brother has been traded. In 2013 and 2014, it was Justin who was dealt. In 2015, and now 2016, it is older brother Melvin’s turn. On Tuesday, the San Diego Padres traded him and cash considerations to the Toronto Blue Jays for minor league pitching prospect Hansel Rodriguez. Shockingly, it’s the first deadline deal for either of the Uptons as the other three trades occurred during the off-season.