Marlins trade catcher Liam Hicks to Rays for prospects
The Miami Marlins have agreed to send catcher Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three prospects, including a 2023 first-round pick, as the trade deadline approaches.
The Miami Marlins have reached a deal to trade catcher Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays, league sources said. In return, Miami will receive three minor-league prospects, among them Double-A infielder Brayden Taylor and a 2023 first-round selection. Hicks, 27, has hit 14 home runs this season with a .795 OPS and a walk-to-strikeout ratio that exceeds one. The Rays, who currently lead the American League East by 2½ games, are looking to add power to a lineup that ranks near the bottom in home runs. Hicks will not be eligible for arbitration until 2028. The Marlins, positioned 1½ games behind the playoff line, are making the move while still contending for a postseason spot.