Will Odridge trade affect Angels Syndergaard moves?
Astros pitcher Jake Odorridge and Braves pitcher Will Smith have been traded, the US media reported all at once on the 1st (Japan time 2nd). The Astros were still playing against the Red Sox when the trade news broke. There was also a scene in which Odorige was projected in the relay.
US media “FOX 26” sports director Mark Bellman tweeted, “MLB Source: Astros trade Jake Odridge to Braves in exchange for left-handed relief pitcher Will Smith.” The Astros, who are leading the American League West, have a weak left arm, and the Braves, who are second in the National League East, were in agreement.
The Astros-Braves trade could also affect the Angels, who have pitcher Shohei Ohtani. MLB Network’s John Morosi said, “Sources say a Noah Syndergaard trade has become more realistic. The Blue Jays, Phillies and Braves have been involved in negotiations in the last 48 hours. Signing Jake Odridge may have an impact on this,” he tweeted.
The move of starting right-hander Odridge to the Braves could make Syndergaard a target for other teams wanting a starting right-hander. The major leagues are approaching the trade deadline. Movement became hectic.