Corey Kluber traded to Rangers for Delino DeShields Jr., Emmanuel Clase
And here we thought he was heading to California
If Bitmoji Man is to be believed, Corey Kluber has been dealt to the Texas Rangers:
Kluber deal to Rangers is agreed to, pending physicals
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 15, 2019
No word on the terms of the trade yet, but it seems that the Corey Kluber era has come to a close.
Update 1: The Indians may kick in some cash to get a better return
Once traded, Kluber also will receive a $1M assignment bonus, according to his contract. #Rangers would be responsible for that payment, but it’s possible #Indians would include cash in deal to secure a better return.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 15, 2019
Update 2: Delino DeShields Jr. and Emmanuel Clase are headed to Cleveland
OF Delino DeShields Jr. and RHP Emmanuel Clase heading to #Indians for Kluber, source tells The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 15, 2019
Update 3: Maybe things could get better?
Waiting to hear complete deal… https://t.co/GsZErsF46M
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 15, 2019