Reports: Padres acquire RHP Jason Adam from Rays
Jun 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jason Adam (47) throws against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports The San Diego Padres are acquiring right-handed reliever Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three prospects, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday morning.
Per reports, the Rays are receiving right-hander Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and catcher J.D. Gonzalez. MLB.com ranked Lesko, Bush and Gonzalez as the Padres' Nos. 3, 8 and 12 prospects, respectively.
Adam, 32, has posted a 4-2 record with four saves and a 2.49 ERA in 47 relief appearances this season. He is 16-11 with 24 saves and a 3.07 ERA in 249 career relief appearances with the Kansas City Royals (2018), Toronto Blue Jays (2019), Chicago Cubs (2020-21) and Rays.
Lesko, 20, was the 15th overall pick of the 2022 MLB Draft. He is 1-9 with a 6.46 ERA in 16 games (all starts) with High-A Fort Wayne.
Bush, 22, also plays on the TinCaps. He is batting .272 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 86 games.
Gonzalez, 18, is batting .205 with 31 RBIs in 48 games with Single-A Lake Elsinore.
--Field Level Media
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