New York Yankees starting pitching target Trevor Bauer has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds, ending his tenure with the Indians. The trade is part of a three team deal, including the Padres. Outfielder Yasiel Puig is involved, and going to the Indians.
This trade takes one of the top pitching targets off the board. Yasiel Puig was not expected to be dealt.
Bizarre Ends
Both Puig and Bauer had bizarre ends to their careers with their respective teams.
Bauer finished his time with the Indians by hurling a ball over the batters eye in center field off the pitchers mound in Kansas City after a poor outing.