Royals trade:
CI Votto, Joey, $6m (2023)
X-Votto, Joey, Cash Exchange, $6.0m in 2021
X-Votto, Joey, Cash Exchange, $6.0m in 2022
X-Votto, Joey, Cash Exchange, $6.0m in 2023
Giants trade:
OF Ramos, Heliot, $0.5m (P-n/a)
This trade is prompted by the plethora of players on the Giants roster who are out due to injuries or COVID protocols. Giving up a prospect like Heliot Ramos for an aging player may seem extreme, but there are a few variables behind this move. First, although Ramos has shown the potential to be a good MLB player, he seems to be the baseball equivalent of Jimmy Garoppolo?great talent, always injured. He may well be a productive player for the MLB Giants, but the FGM Giants have other OF prospects to offset his loss. Second, although Joey Votto is on the downside of his career, he is still productive and his $6.0m contract is fully paid by the Royals. Like all trades, there is a risk/reward, and here?s hoping the Giants reap some rewards.
Royals to confirm.