Oakland Athletics reportedly acquire outfielder Starling Marte and cash

The Oakland Athletics are chasing a title in 2021 and meaning the group is shopping for at this yr’s deadline. In true A’s style, the group is searching for leases and simply landed one in Starling Marte.

The Miami Marlins outfielder is on an expiring deal and has a WAR worth nearing 3.0 on the season. Oakland likes what they see in him and determined to swing a deal that additionally has Miami sending money in return.

Miami despatched money with Marte for a motive

Particulars proceed to pour out about this deal and whereas the A’s did land a veteran contributor, a prime younger participant was despatched to Miami in return.

So Miami determined to maneuver Marte and pay him all for pitcher Jesus Luzardo. This can be a little bit of a shock contemplating the A’s love younger gamers beneath group management, however desirous to win now entails sacrifices. They could additionally now not suppose extremely of the younger pitcher.

Luzardo is a former prime prospect who is simply 23 years outdated. The A’s acquired him 2017 in a cope with the Washington Nationals and that regarded like a coup. Now, he’s headed to Miami to hitch that younger, dynamic workers.

Strikes like this are ones to observe as time goes on. If the A’s don’t win the World Collection this yr and Luzardo finally ends up being even a serviceable pitcher, followers received’t be pleased. After all, Miami is anticipating him to be way more.

Oakland is at the moment six video games again of the Houston Astros and they’re clinging to a small lead for the second Wild Card spot. This deal is a curious one, however maybe it’ll repay.