The Detroit Tigers have traded right-hander Alex Faedo.
Faedo, who doesn’t have any minor league options remaining, has been dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for catcher Enderson Delgado and cash considerations, according to sources with knowledge of the trade.
Before the trade, Faedo designated for assignment by the Tigers last week to create room on the 40-man roster for the new reliever Tommy Kahnle, meaning Faedo would’ve landed on waivers had the Rays not acquired him in a trade.
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The 29-year-old posted a 3.61 ERA with 28 walks (11.4% walk rate) and 55 strikeouts (22.4% strikeout rate) across 57⅓ innings in 37 games in the 2024 season. He has combined for a 4.51 ERA across 175⅔ innings in 64 games (30 starts) in his three-year MLB career.
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The Tigers selected Faedo with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2017 draft.
Delgado, a 20-year-old switch-hitting catcher, hit .255 with four home runs, 28 walks and 54 strikeouts across 56 games for Low-A Charleston in the 2024 season. He also hit .204 with two home runs, 11 walks and 28 strikeouts across 31 games for the Perth Heat in the Australian Baseball League during the offseason.
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On defense, Delgado is average as a catcher with above average skills in the way he leads a pitching staff. He has experience as a first baseman, but he projects to stick at catcher.
Delgado wasn’t among the Rays’ top 30 prospects before the trade, according to MLB Pipeline, but he could emerge as a top 30 prospect within the Tigers’ farm system if he makes developmental strides in 2025.
For now, Delgado is considered a fringe prospect.
This story will be updated.
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The Detroit Tigers have made a move to bolster their minor league system by trading pitcher Alex Faedo to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for a promising minor leaguer and some cash considerations.
Faedo, a former first-round pick by the Tigers in 2017, had been struggling to find his footing in the majors and the Tigers decided to part ways with the young pitcher in hopes of acquiring some additional talent for their farm system.
In return, the Tigers received a promising minor leaguer from the Rays organization who has shown potential to become a key player in the future. Additionally, the Tigers also received some cash considerations in the deal, providing them with some financial flexibility moving forward.
This trade marks a strategic move by the Tigers to continue building for the future, while also adding depth to their minor league system. Only time will tell if this trade will pay off for both teams involved. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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