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Rays linked to Rockies' 12-HR former first overall pick in trade deadline move
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly interested in acquiring a former first overall pick from the Rockies who has hit 12 home runs. This move comes as the Rays seek to bolster their offense ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Key points
- Tampa Bay Rays are performing well this season
- Rays need to improve offensive production
- Rays linked to Rockies' former first overall pick
- Player has hit 12 home runs this season
- Trade deadline is approaching
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The Major League Baseball trade deadline is still a few months away, but it's never too early to evaluate what teams need.
Surprisingly, the Tampa Bay Rays have been one of the best clubs in baseball thus far. But they need more guys to step up on offense.
"Between the catcher, second base, shortstop, and center field spots in the lineup, Tampa Bay has gotten a combined total of five home runs and a cumulative slugging percentage of almost exactly .300," Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller wrote.
Junior Caminero and Jonathan Aranda provide most of the club's power. Caminero leads the team with 11 home runs, and Aranda has connected for five.
Miller writes that the first-place team could target an outfielder from the Colorado Rockies.
Q&A
Which former first overall pick are the Rays linked to in a trade?
The Rays are linked to a former first overall pick from the Rockies who has hit 12 home runs.
What offensive struggles are the Tampa Bay Rays facing this season?
The Rays have only accumulated five home runs from key positions like catcher, second base, shortstop, and center field, with a slugging percentage around .300.
When is the MLB trade deadline for this season?
The MLB trade deadline is still a few months away, typically occurring in late July.