The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Sonny Gray and minor leaguer Francis Peguro from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
In return, the Reds landed the Twins’ first-round pick Chase Petty, who is also a right-handed pitcher.
Gray has had a tough season in 2021, plagued by groin and flank injuries. He went 7-9 with a 4.19 ERA in 26 starts for the Twins, striking out 155 batters in 135 1/3 innings.
Donaldson would move to the Yankees
According to ESPN, the Twins are also set to trade third baseman Josh Donaldson, shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa and receiver Ben Rortvedt.
They would become members of the New York Yankees. In return, the Twins would get their hands on Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela.
Elsewhere in Major League Baseball
While the free agent market is open, several players have agreed on the terms of a new contract with a major league baseball team.
According to MLB Network, outfielder Odubel Herrera is closing in on a return to the Philadelphia Phillies.
After spending three seasons with the Oakland Athletics organization, pitcher Jake Diekman is said to have signed an agreement with the Boston Red Sox.
As for him, the American right-hander Vince Velasquez would have linked with the White Sox of Chicago.
Finally, the former Yankees pitcher Adam Ottavino would join the sworn enemies of his old formation, the Mets, for a period of one season.
