Marlins deal Fortes to Rays
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The Rays opted for youth and control in a trade with Miami, signaling a shift in priorities behind the plate heading into the season’s stretch run.
With a strong defensive profile and three more seasons of control, Fortes is acquired and Danny Jansen shipped out.
Nick Fortes grew up a Rays fan. Now, after a whirlwind 24 hours, he's playing for them. The Rays landed Fortes from the Marlins as their new catcher after trading Danny Jansen to the Brewers on Monday night.
The Tampa Bay Rays traded Catcher Danny Jansen to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Jadher Areinamo, the 21st-ranked prospect in the Brewers’ farm system.
The sports world sees a flurry of player movements: the Rays trade Danny Jansen and acquire Nick Fortes in separate deals; Cal Raleigh overtakes Aaron Judge as AL MVP favorite. Meanwhile, a playful misstep leads to the Raiders releasing Christian Wilkins,
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Nick Fortes nabs Caleb Durbin at second base on an attempted steal after the original call is overturned following a review in the bottom of the 2nd