Marlins Trade Hicks for Top Prospects | Miami Marlins News

The Marlins just pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending star catcher and first baseman Liam Hicks to the Rays in exchange for three high-upside prospects: pitcher Jacob Kisting, infielder Brayden Taylor, and shortstop Adrian Santana. Hicks, who was hitting .282 with 14 homers and 62 RBIs, gives way to a trio of young guns poised to reshape Miami’s future. Taylor, a power-speed threat slashing .284 with 17 homers and 20 steals, Kisting, a dominant High-A hurler with a 1.67 ERA, and Santana, a Miami-native shortstop batting .311 with elite speed, all bring immediate upside. The Marlins, currently third in the NL East and chasing a wild card, made the move to bolster their farm system while depth from Kyle Stowers and Joe Mac eased the transition. Meanwhile, the Rays, atop the AL East with one of baseball’s best lineups, gain a proven hitter in Hicks — a deal that could shake up both teams’ postseason races. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d21b857793247c5d