The Rays made an aggressive transfer Monday afternoon so as to add one other proficient arm to their rotation, buying right-hander Aaron Civale from the Guardians for extremely touted first-base prospect Kyle Manzardo, a supply instructed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Neither membership has confirmed the commerce. Manzardo, 23, is ranked by MLB Pipeline because the No. 37 prospect within the recreation.
Tampa Bay has been in pursuit of one other starter main as much as the Commerce Deadline, because the membership has been beset by pitching accidents to starters Shane Baz, Drew Rasmussen, Jeffrey Springs and Josh Fleming. Now, the Rays can add Civale to a rotation that already contains Shane McClanahan, Tyler Glasnow, Zach Eflin and rookie Taj Bradley.
Moreover, Civale is greater than a rental, because the 28-year-old is below membership management by the 2025 season. That’s a part of the explanation he got here at such a excessive price in Manzardo, MLB Pipeline’s No. 4 prospect in Tampa Bay’s system. The left-handed-hitting first baseman, a second-round choose within the 2021 Draft, rapidly superior to Triple-A Durham this season, though he’s been sidelined since earlier than the Futures Recreation resulting from a sore left shoulder.
The Guardians misplaced their prime commerce chip when ace Shane Bieber landed on the injured checklist with proper elbow irritation. With a purpose to get again an honest return, the membership determined to show to its next-best producer in Civale, who’s signed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract.
The 28-year-old righty turned in a 1.45 ERA over six begins in July, placing out 25 batters with seven walks and only one residence run in 37 1/3 innings. By the tip of this stretch, his season ERA dropped to a formidable 2.34. The righty isn’t a flame-thrower, however he retains hitters off steadiness with a six-pitch combine.
The one hesitation that comes with the right-hander is his damage historical past. Because the begin of the 2021 season, he’s had a sprained finger, a sore glute, a wrist sprain, forearm irritation and an indirect pressure. However he’s proven simply how impactful he could be when he’s wholesome.