ChicagoSportsHQ.com
Sun Aug 30 12:51:21 GMT-04:00 2020
Cubs trade for former Cardinals outfielder
by Cole Little
Senior Writer

CHICAGO — Jose Martinez had his fair share of success playing against the Chicago Cubs while a member of the St. Louis Cardinals from 2016-19. Now, he will have the chance to suit up for the Cubs. Chicago's front office traded for Martinez on Sunday, with the deal coming ahead of Monday's trade deadline. The former St. Louis outfielder was previously traded to the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason, where he has served as a designated hitter.

Acquiring Martinez in return for two players to be named later or cash considerations, the Cubs added a veteran right-handed power hitter with a great arm by acquiring 32-year-old Martinez, who hit .239 with two home runs and 10 RBIs through 24 appearances with the Rays. Catcher Joshua Phegley was designated for assignment by the Cubs in order to make room for Martinez on the 40-man roster.


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