PT TODAY: Montero trade re-aligns bullpens in TEX, SEA
Dec 21 2020
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| American League | National League | |
| Rangers | Rafael Montero sent to Seattle in three-player swap | |
| Seattle Mariners RHP Jose Corniell was traded along with a player to be named later to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Rafael Montero on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Source: MLB.com - Greg Johns | |
| BHQ take: Montero's departure appears to clear the way for once-and-future closer José Leclerc to resume ninth-inning duties for TEX. Leclerc appeared only twice in 2020 before injuring the teres major muscle in his right shoulder and missing the rest of the short season. In the two previous seasons, Leclerc has see-sawed between brilliance and disaster.... |
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