Reds move on from Gavin Lux in a three-team trade that pays off immediately
The Cincinnati Reds executed a three-team trade involving the Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels, trading Gavin Lux to the Rays and acquiring left-handed reliever Brock Burke from the Angels to bolster their bullpen. The trade also involved the Angels getting outfielder Josh Lowe from the Rays and Tampa Bay receiving right-handed pitcher Chris Clarke from the Angels. The Reds will save over $3 million in salary by parting with Lux, whose $5.525 million salary was deemed too high for a utility player on a small-market team.
In return, the Reds landed another southpaw for their bullpen. Burke, who'd previously played for the Texas Rangers, spent last season with the Angels and owned a 3.36 ERA and 4.16 FIP in 61 relief appearances. He'll now join fellow left-handers Caleb Ferguson and Sam Moll in the Reds bullpen.
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