The San Diego Padres are getting second baseman Adam Frazier from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources disclosed to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Frazier, 29, who leads baseball in hits this year, is definitely not a free agent until after the 2022 season.
In return, the Pirates are obtaining right-hander Michell Miliano, shortstop Tucupita Marcano and outfielder Jack Suwinski, a source disclosed to ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel.
Pittsburgh is additionally sending around $1.4 million to the Padres in the arrangement, as indicated by The Associated Press.
Frazier entered Sunday hitting .327 – the second-best normal in Major League Baseball – with four grand slams and 32 RBIs.
A 2020 Gold Glove finalist and an All-Star this season, Frazier was the Pirates’ second-longest tenured player, behind right fielder Gregory Polanco.
When gotten some information about perhaps being exchanged seven days prior, Frazier said he wasn’t allowing it to occupy him.
“It’s pretty cool to be recognized like that and have teams want you,” Frazier said. “It means a lot. It tells you you’re playing well, but I still have to worry about playing baseball.”