Padres trade OF Will Venable to Texas Rangers

The former first-rounder was acquired before the 2014 season from Oakland. He can play all three outfield positions, and holds his own in all three as well. Decision has battled powerfully at AAA this season, and appeared to be a probable 40 man program loss.

Will Venable is easily an upgrade for the Rangers. 227 with two home runs and nine RBI during that 20-game stretch. Hamels pitched well (2R, 6SO, 7IP) in his only career start against the Tigers.

According to MLB.com’s T.R. Sullivan, the Rangers scratched Hamilton from an August. 12 showdown with the Minnesota Twins because of left knee soreness. Venable and coach Jayce Tingler made an early appearance on the field at Comerica Park to review how the club plays the left fielder. Venable is not guaranteed to be an everyday player in Texas, but he’ll be a quality fourth outfielder. 194 versus lefties. These stats don’t seem to indicate that Venable will be able to help the Rangers increase their. Chi Chi Gonzalez has been optioned, Adam Rosales has been designated, and Hanser Alberto has been recalled.

Hamilton was also on the disabled list twice last season with the Angels. A 16th round selection by the Rangers in the 2013 Draft out of New Mexico JC, Greene was a Mid-Season All-Star with the short-season Spokane Indians in 2014 before spending the final 13 games of the year with the ‘Dads. 258 with six home runs and 30 RBIs.

“Everyone that went down and saw him was impressed”, Preller said of the Padres’ scouts.

With a troubling right elbow, the 20-year-old was confirmed to have Tommy John Surgery in June. He has 14 streak of at least 10 games in his career.

The Rangers (61-58) have won six of seven to pull within shouting distance of the second AL wild card.

Although the non-waiver trade deadline has come and gone, the Rangers are still making moves to ready themselves for a playoff push.