The Chicago Cubs, a team expected to be sellers at the trade deadline, shocked MLB on Sunday when it acquired All-Star third baseman Isaac Paredes from the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Isaac Paredes was traded before MLB's deadline, but it wasn't the team anyone expected. The Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and other clubs expected to make the postseason were all over Paredes' market, but it was the Chicago Cubs swooping in to land the third baseman. The Rays accepted a package that revolves around Christopher Morel, the 25-year-old third baseman who has tons of power but has struggled in his third MLB season in Chicago.
Paredes was someone teams were clamoring over, so this move puts Chicago in the buyer’s market in a shocking move considering their position in standings. Paredes, though, is no stranger to the Cubs organization, as he started his career in the minor leagues with them. However, he was traded to the Detroit Tigers two years into his pro career, and he ended up making his MLB debut for them in 2020. Then, Paredes was traded to the Rays in exchange for Austin Meadows before Opening Day 2022.
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