Pirates Take on Protect Righty From Padres

Pirates take on protect righty from Padres

Pirates acquire right-handed reliever Andrew Moore from San Diego. GM Ben Cherington details the trade for Hunter Stratton and Moore's big fastball, high walk rate.

Padres receive pitcher Hunter Stratton from Pirates in trade

The Padres and Pirates have agreed to a deal to send reliever Hunter Stratton to San Diego in exchange for right-handed pitcher Andrew Moore.

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We have acquired RHP Hunter Stratton from the Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Andrew Moore.

Padres Acquire Hunter Stratton, Move Jason Adam To 60-Day IL

The Pirates and Padres have each announced that right-hander Hunter Stratton has been traded to San Diego for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore.  Both players have been assigned to Triple-A by their new teams, and the Padres moved Jason Adam from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for Stratton. This is the third time Stratton has been traded in a little over 13 months, beginning when the Pirates sent the…