Trevor Bauer was already a top contender to be traded before Wednesday's Trade Deadline, but his actions in Sunday afternoon's loss basically sealed his fate with the Cleveland Indians. Just two days after he threw a tantrum on the mound at Kauffman Stadium, Bauer has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds in a three-team deal, that also includes the San Diego Padres. The Indians do get an expected outfield bat in Yasiel Puig from the Reds, as well as left-handed pitcher Logan Allen and slugging outfielder Franmil Reyes from the Padres. Outfield prospect Taylor Trammell has been traded from the Indians to San Diego.
The move comes immediately after the Indians' 2-0 loss to Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros Tuesday night at Progressive Field, and before the end of the Reds' home loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Puig and Bauer staying within the state of Ohio, and both the Reds and Indians in the midst of home series, they are expected to be with their new teams as soon as Wednesday.
Bauer allowed seven runs against the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's loss, and after allowing a two-run single, was pulled from the game. As manager Terry Francona exited the dugout and headed toward the mound, Bauer whipped a ball to the backstop behind home plate, and then over the wall in dead center field. Francona wasted no time voicing his displeasure with his now former pitcher, visibly yelling at him on the mound. Bauer was immediately apologetic to Francona during and after the game, but that was not enough.
He does have good numbers, including a 9-8 record with a 3.79 ERA and 185 strikeouts, making the All-Star team on his former home field in Cleveland. Although, he has always had an attitude problem within the clubhouse, including multiple frustrated screaming incidents during games, and even a social media war with the Houston Astros. This trade comes the same day as it was announced that he would be fined, but not suspended, by Major League Baseball for his tantrum on Sunday. He began his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012, and holds a career record of 68-55 with 1,111 strikeouts and a 3.92 ERA in eight major league seasons.
Puig has now been traded twice in the past calendar year, as the Los Angeles Dodgers dealt him to the Reds, along with Matt Kemp, last winter. Now both veteran outfielders have already moved on, as Puig struggled to find consistency, as has the Reds, despite providing the pop he has in the past. Cincinnati was suppose to be the surprise of the NL Central with their new additions, but have been under .500 for a majority of the season. Through 99 games with the Reds, Puig has hit .255 with 22 home runs and 60 RBI, and is a career .276 hitter with 130 home runs and 391 RBI. Reyes will also be productive, as he has broken out with 27 home runs this season.
The move comes immediately after the Indians' 2-0 loss to Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros Tuesday night at Progressive Field, and before the end of the Reds' home loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. With Puig and Bauer staying within the state of Ohio, and both the Reds and Indians in the midst of home series, they are expected to be with their new teams as soon as Wednesday.
Bauer allowed seven runs against the Kansas City Royals in Sunday's loss, and after allowing a two-run single, was pulled from the game. As manager Terry Francona exited the dugout and headed toward the mound, Bauer whipped a ball to the backstop behind home plate, and then over the wall in dead center field. Francona wasted no time voicing his displeasure with his now former pitcher, visibly yelling at him on the mound. Bauer was immediately apologetic to Francona during and after the game, but that was not enough.
He does have good numbers, including a 9-8 record with a 3.79 ERA and 185 strikeouts, making the All-Star team on his former home field in Cleveland. Although, he has always had an attitude problem within the clubhouse, including multiple frustrated screaming incidents during games, and even a social media war with the Houston Astros. This trade comes the same day as it was announced that he would be fined, but not suspended, by Major League Baseball for his tantrum on Sunday. He began his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2012, and holds a career record of 68-55 with 1,111 strikeouts and a 3.92 ERA in eight major league seasons.
Puig has now been traded twice in the past calendar year, as the Los Angeles Dodgers dealt him to the Reds, along with Matt Kemp, last winter. Now both veteran outfielders have already moved on, as Puig struggled to find consistency, as has the Reds, despite providing the pop he has in the past. Cincinnati was suppose to be the surprise of the NL Central with their new additions, but have been under .500 for a majority of the season. Through 99 games with the Reds, Puig has hit .255 with 22 home runs and 60 RBI, and is a career .276 hitter with 130 home runs and 391 RBI. Reyes will also be productive, as he has broken out with 27 home runs this season.
