Paredes/Morel trade highlights busy Sunday
Jul 29 2024
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago Cubs
NEWS: Chicago acquired 3B Isaac Paredes from Tampa Bay in exchange for 3B Christopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnson.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Chicago traded away Morel, who had been in a regular role splitting time between third base and designated hitter, as well as two prospects, Bigge and Johnson, in exchange for Paredes. The expectation is that Paredes will fill a regular role similar to Morel’s. However, given the fact that he is a superior defender to Morel, Chicago is more likely to slot Paredes in at third base regularly, opening up the designated hitter spot on most days. Paredes spending more time at third base than designated hitter should give Mike Tauchman a clear path to at-bats...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Mets lose Juan Soto for at least a couple of weeks; a bunch of rotations churning already; and more...
Apr 7 2026 7:46am
Apr 7 2026 7:46am
The Astros and Dodgers have to account for star-level injuries as both RHP Hunter Brown and SS Mookie Betts are slated to miss time.
Apr 6 2026 8:25am
Apr 6 2026 8:25am
With Alejandro Kirk sidelined with a thumb fracture, Tyler Heineman takes over behind the dish for the Jays. Plus Soto and Betts get imaged, Verlander hits the IL, and there's a Patrick Corbin sighting.
Apr 5 2026 7:56am
Apr 5 2026 7:56am
A sixth starter will be needed in Chicago; it might be Ben Brown (pictured). Plus Jordan Lawlar to miss more time, and some bullpen moves in Arizona and San Francisco.
Apr 4 2026 9:52am
Apr 4 2026 9:52am
Jared Triolo is the primary PT loser due to Konnor Griffin's callup. Jose Quintana lands on the IL, while J.P. Crawford returns.
Apr 3 2026 9:08am
Apr 3 2026 9:08am
