Dodgers, Yankees Among 6 MLB Teams Targeting Catchers at Trade Deadline
Summary
With six days left before Major League Baseball's trade deadline, six teams are looking to trade for catchers. The Miami Marlins, who are close to reaching the playoffs, may trade their catcher Liam Hicks, who has a strong batting record and team control through 2030.Key Facts
- The MLB trade deadline is August 3.
- Six teams are interested in acquiring a catcher before the deadline: Yankees, Dodgers, White Sox, Red Sox, Rangers, and Rays.
- Miami Marlins’ catcher Liam Hicks is a strong hitter with a .279 batting average this season.
- Hicks has played mostly as a designated hitter this July but also has experience catching and some playing time at first base.
- Hicks is under team control through the 2030 season, making him valuable.
- Hicks has hit 14 home runs and leads the Marlins with 60 RBIs this season.
- If the Marlins trade Hicks, teams might also seek catchers from the St. Louis Cardinals, like Pedro Páges or Iván Herrera.
- The Marlins recently had a 12-game losing streak but remain close to playoff contention.
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