Rays trade for Marlins catcher Nick Fortes
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With a strong defensive profile and three more seasons of control, Fortes is acquired and Danny Jansen shipped out.
The Rays made one trade on Monday night to reshape their catching situation, with another move all but official. Walking the line between buying and selling, the Rays traded offensive-minded veteran Danny Jansen to the Brewers.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline will pass at 6 p.m. ET on July 31, leaving teams with just over two days to complete their summer shopping. Some clubs have already been active swappers: the Yankees have obtained two infielders (Ryan McMahon and Amed Rosario),
Swapping catchers allows them to remain competitive and improve for the future. With other deals, it may be trickier to do both.
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