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Cubs Acquire Jose Martinez From Rays

Martinez, 32, has a career .946 OPS against left-handed pitchers.

(670 The Score) The Cubs have acquired first baseman/outfielder Jose Martinez in a trade with the Rays, the team announced Sunday.

In exchange for Martinez, the Cubs will send the Rays "a player to be named or cash consideration as well as a player to be named or cash consideration," the team said.


Martinez, 32, has primarily served as a designated hitter with the Rays. He's a career .294 hitter with 43 home runs and 182 RBIs in five MLB seasons.

Martinez has had great success against left-handed pitching in his career, posting a slash line of .319/.392/.554 (.946 OPS) against southpaws.

In a corresponding roster move, the Cubs designated catcher Josh Phegley for assignment.

The Cubs close a four-game series against the Reds in Cincinnati at Great American Ballpark on Sunday afternoon.

The MLB trade deadline looms Monday afternoon.

Martinez, 32, has a career .946 OPS against left-handed pitchers.