Marlins Trade Catcher Nick Fortes to Rays for Minor League Outfielder

Marlins trade catcher Nick Fortes to Rays for minor league outfielder

The 28-year-old Fortes hit .240 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games for the Marlins. He hit .300 over his final 29 games with Miami. Etzel has been on the injured list since June 22. He hit .230 with five homers and 34 RBIs in 56 games with Double-A Montgomery.

MLB News: Rays get C Nick Fortes from Marlins for OF Matthew Etzel

The Tampa Bay Rays acquired catcher Nick Fortes from the Miami Marlins on Tuesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Matthew Etzel. Fortes, 28, batted .249 with two home runs and 10 RBIs in 59 games with the Marlins this season. He is a career .225 hitter with 25 homers and 96 RBIs in 363 […]

Marlins deal Fortes to Rays for Double-A outfielder Etzel

ST. LOUIS -- The Marlins on Tuesday dealt catcher Nick Fortes to the Rays in exchange for Double-A outfielder Matthew Etzel. This marks the 13th MLB deal between the instate rivals, and the fourth since Peter Bendix left the Rays to become the Marlins’ president of baseball operations in November