In the biggest trade this month preceding Wednesday's non-waiver trade deadline, the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers pulled off a three-way trade Tuesday night that accomplished everyone's goal.
The Boston Red Sox got the veteran starter they sought in Jake Peavy, the Detroit Tigers got their shortstop, Jose Iglesias, in preparation of the pending Biogenesis suspensions, and the Chicago White Sox got a prized outfield prospect in Avisavial Garcia.
The Red Sox, who badly wanted another starter, also received reliever Brayan Villarreal from the Detroit Tigers. And the White Sox also received Red Sox minor league infielder Cleulius Rondon and pitchers Francelis Montas and Jeffery Wendelken.
The Tigers, who may lose All-Star shortstop Jhonny Peralta to a 50-game suspension in Major League Baseball's Biogenesis probe, now have a strong defensive replacement who likely will permanently replace Peralta. Iglesias, was hitting .330 for the Red Sox in his rookie season.
"We are excited to be adding a quality player to our middle infield," Tigers president David Dombrowski said in a statement. ""He is a young player that will provide a lot of depth and has had success playing a variety of roles in the infield."
The White Sox, who are rebuilding and no longer had use for Peavy, 8-4, 4.28 ERA, wanted to move Peavy by the 4 p.m. [ET] trade deadline Wednesday.
"We cannot say enough about Jake's intensity, effort, approach to the game and clubhouse leadership during his five seasons with the White Sox," White Sox GM Rick Hahn said in a statement. "Jake is a veteran competitor who makes his team better every day, not just when he takes the ball."
The White Sox were thrilled to receive Garcia, the Tigers' No. 2 prospect. Garcia, 22, was hitting .380 in the minor leagues, while hitting .241 in 30 games with the Tigers.
"Garcia is a very young, five-tool player who already has spent time in the major leagues," Hahn in a statement. "Our scouts are extremely optimistic about his future and view him as a potential impact talent for many years to come."
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