The Rays have reportedly traded Designated Hitter Jose Martinez to the Chicago Cubs, shedding a roster spot needed to finally promote OF Randy Arozarena.
Both players were acquired in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals last the off-season, a surprising deal that saw the Rays trade former first round draft choice LHP Matthew Liberatore and a low minors catcher, while pulling a pick swap that netted the Rays SS Alika Williams in the 2020 draft.
Martinez was an odd fit for the Rays roster, unable to defend well he was locked into the short side of a Designated Hitter platoon.