Mets trade Eduardo Escobar to Angels for pair of prospects
The Mets traded Eduardo Escobar and cash to the Angels on Friday night in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchers.
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The Mets traded Eduardo Escobar and cash to the Angels on Friday night in exchange for a pair of minor league pitchers.
The team is acquiring a pair of Double-A arms in return for the infielder.
Looking to replenish their injury-depleted infield, the Los Angeles Angels acquired switch-hitter Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets for two minor league pitchers Friday night. New York received right-handers Landon Marceaux and Coleman Crow. The 34-year-old Escobar got off to a slow start this season and lost his starting job at third base in April when the Mets called up touted prospect Brett Baty from the minors.
DENVER -- With veteran Gio Urshela out for the season with a fractured left pelvis, and infielders Anthony Rendon and Zach Neto on the injured list, the Angels added to their infield depth on Friday by acquiring Eduardo Escobar and cash considerations from the Mets in exchange for Minor League
Taijuan Walker pitched six strong innings, Trea Turner had a pair of RBIs and the Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of two defensive miscues by the New York Mets in a 5-1 victory Friday night. Brandon Marsh had three hits, a double and an RBI for Philadelphia, which has won seven of nine. “We're playing really well,” Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson said.