Zack Littell began the night time as a member of the Rays, and by the point the 11-inning marathon of a recreation towards the Yankees got here to an in depth, he was set to develop into a member of the Reds.
Within the deal, Littell is heading to the Reds whereas the Rays are getting catcher Hunter Feduccia and right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported.
The Dodgers are additionally concerned within the swap and acquired three items: lefty Adam Serwinowski, righty Paul Gervase and catcher Ben Rortvedt, based on Passan.
It was moments earlier than the sport got here to an finish that Littell had been alerted to the information that he could be traded.
“It’s something that obviously doesn’t sneak up on you, but I talked to [president of baseball operations Erik Neander] and he was…super transparent. I think there’s still some moving parts going on, but just part of the game,” Littell instructed reporters at his locker following the 5-4 loss to the Yankees.
Littell began the sport for the Rays and threw 5 innings, permitting two hits and putting out 4 earlier than Garrett Cleavinger got here in to take over firstly of the sixth inning.
The precise-hander is slated to be a free agent after this season.
“I found out not long before [the final out],” Littell mentioned. “I still don’t think technically it’s official, but [Neander has] kind of kept me in the loop and just said medicals are being exchanged. There are some moving parts that are going on, so I didn’t find out much before everybody else did.”
The 29-year-old is 8-8 this season with a 3.58 ERA in 22 begins, and his penultimate begin for Tampa Bay sarcastically got here towards the Reds final Friday, when he allowed 5 runs in a loss.
Littell has spent components of three seasons with the Rays.
“It’s hard to put into words. … The opportunity I got here truly has and will continue to change my life. Just extremely thankful,” he mentioned.
