MLB Trade Rumors: Royals acquire Johnny Cueto from Reds
It looks like the Kansas City Royals have found a new ace pitcher on the trade market, acquiring Johnny Cueto from the Cincinnati Reds according to reports.
Source: #Royals getting Cueto.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 26, 2015
As of now, neither team has confirmed the trade. Cueto himself has also not been informed that he has been traded yet.
For what it's worth. Johnny Cueto hasn't been told he's going to #royals yet. @Ken_Rosenthal reports he's KC-bound.
— Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) July 26, 2015
Other reporters have been unable to confirm it as well.
Have been unable to confirm #Reds Cueto to #Royals but trust @Ken_Rosenthal so here's story http://t.co/7lWCxjNrJG on what would mean to KC
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 26, 2015
That doesn't necessarily mean it hasn't happened, but it does mean that Royals fans should hold off on poping the champagne.
[UPDATE:] ESPN is confirming the report.
There is an agreement in place to send Reds ace Johnny Cueto to the Royals. (via ESPN sources & multiple reports) pic.twitter.com/p9j78RBBEs
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 26, 2015
—- end of update —-
Cueto is 7-6 with a 2.62 ERA in 19 starts this season. The catch with this trade is that Cueto will be a free agent following the season, so he is a short term rental. There are no reports as to what the Royals gave up for Cueto yet and that will be an integral part of determining whether this was a good or bad trade.
If an extension was part of the trade deal, surely Cueto would've been told.
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