The Cardinals continue to make moves regarding the bullpen. This one comes in the form of a trade with the Seattle Mariners. Relief pitcher Sam Tuivailala is heading to Seattle in exchange for RHP Seth Elledge.
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The #STLCards have acquired minor league RHP Seth Elledge from the Mariners in exchange for RHP Sam Tuivailala. Elledge, 22, was 5-1 with a 1.17 ERA and 9 saves in 31 games for Modesto (A) while being named a California League All-Star. He has been assigned to Springfield (AA).
Elledge is having a great season for A Modesto and will be assigned to AA Springfield for the Cardinals. According to minorleagueball.com, Elledge was the Mariners #12 prospect coming into 2018.
Tuivailala was having a decent season for St. Louis. He had a 3.69 ERA over 31 appearances. He was coming off a very impressive 2017 where he had a 2.55 ERA over 37 appearances. He should be a solid piece for the Seattle bullpen.
Was this a good trade?
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Aaron M.
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