Welcome to the Mat Latos Trade Tracker, where we’ll provide you updates throughout the trade. For the initial news, refer to Sean’s article. Updates will be provided here throughout the working of the trade.
(4:17 PM ET) — Current state of trade: Mat Latos and Michael Morse to the Dodgers, three prospects, including RHP Jeff Brigham, will be heading to the Marlins.
although not announced Latos and Morse not out stretching w rest of #Marlins
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 29, 2015
(4:27 PM ET)
Marlins manager Dan Jennings says the trade of Latos/Morse is speculation...but neither player is on the field for pregame.
— WSVN 7 Sports (@7SportsXtra) July 29, 2015
The believed holdup on #Marlins #Dodgers trade is LA is looking to flip Morse to another club. #MLBTradeDeadline
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 29, 2015
(4:30 PM ET)
To replace Morse, at least short term, Solano likely will return from paternity Thursday. Nicolino likely to take Latos spot #Marlins
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 29, 2015
(4:33 PM ET) — Reported delay is likely due to Dodgers trying to flip Morse.
(4:49 PM ET) — Quotes from Jennings, Deal not finished — Scott Gelman, Fish Stripes
1) “I’ve read and heard the same things you guys have but I have not heard anything official,” Jennings said. “Until we get something official, right now it’s just a lot of talk. I am waiting to hear from [President of Baseball Operations] Michael Hill to see if something has been finalized.”
2) “It’s not my department anymore,” Jennings said. “I just wait for the phone call now. I do see two people missing. They are probably in a holding pattern pending.”
(5:13 PM ET) — Trade chaos is ensuing. No end in sight for Latos/Morse to Dodgers.
Now hearing the trade is far from complete. Sources telling me it could be falling apart. Total confusion. #marlins
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) July 29, 2015
Again, Latos and Morse are still in marlins clubhouse but not on field for BP
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) July 29, 2015
(5:25 PM ET) — Confusion among who was informed, confusion all around!
Via sources: Latos was informed this morning he was traded to Dodgers. Brigham not informed of his involvement. LAD minor-lgrs haven't heard
— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) July 29, 2015
(5:33 PM ET) — Latos and Morse waiting, stalling seems to be due to medical reports. Yeah, medical reports. This has become on of the most bizarre trades in Marlins history.
Source: Marlins-Dodgers deal on hold over medicals.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) July 29, 2015
Latos and Morse are inside the home clubhouse at #Marlins Park, waiting . . . and waiting . . . and . . .
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2015
(5:39 PM ET) — Will the trade even happen?
This #Marlins #Dodgers trade was agreed upon last night. So fact it's not announced has insiders wondering if it will fall through?
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 29, 2015
(6:10 PM ET) — It’s been nearly 45 minutes since any update on the Latos trade.
(6:25 PM ET) — This trade is coming closer to falling apart. No trade has occurred so far, again becoming arguably the most bizarre trade or non-trade in Marlins history.
Sources: Latos and Morse will be in uniform for #Marlins tonight.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 29, 2015
(6:54 PM ET) — It’s about time for the game, with both Latos and Morse in uniform. The trade is now in a holding pattern, talks could resume after the game.
Latos pretending to have a severe limp in dugout, laughing. He's obviously having fun with this bizarre situation. #Marlins
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) July 29, 2015
Latos signing autographs from the dugout as #Marlins filter in from clubhouse #Dodgers trade in holding pattern
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 29, 2015
(7:01 PM ET) — Game about to begin
Odd scene. Supposedly Dodgers-bound Mat Latos and Michael Morse in #Marlins dugout right now. Deal delayed but still expected.
— gregcote (@gregcote) July 29, 2015
(7:30 PM ET) — Maybe the deal is closer than expected
The #Dodgers and #Marlins deal simply being held up by paperwork
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 29, 2015
(7:40 PM ET) — Seems as if trade is still intact, just on delay.
The #Marlins will still get the three minor leaguers from the #Dodgers for Latos/Morse once the paperwork is completed and deal finalized
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 29, 2015
(8:12 PM ET) — A third team is in on the trade, the rival Atlanta Braves, per Ken Rosenthal.
Source: #Braves are third team in #Marlins-#Dodgers deal. Do not know further details.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
(8:22 PM ET) — “Significant players involved.” Looks like the trade is heating up.
as @Ken_Rosenthal reported #Braves are 3d team in #Dodgers/#Marlins Latos swap and told significant players involved
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2015
(8:30 PM ET) — Speculation continues to occur among trade pieces.
Heard if #Marlins #Dodgers deal goes thru LA would get young SP to put in rotation right now form Atl
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2015
(8:47 PM ET) — Alex Wood, first piece from Atlanta side in trade. Jim Johnson would go to Los Angeles too.
#Braves lefty Alex Wood would go to #Dodgers if three-team deal with #Marlins is completed, sources tell me and @jonmorosi.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
What we do not know: The prospects that the #Dodgers would give up, and how they would be distributed to #Marlins and/or #Braves.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
(8:53 PM ET) — Braves top prospect enters the conversation, could he go to Miami?
If the Braves deal w/ the Marlins and Dodgers is completed, Jose Peraza, Jim Johnson and Alex Wood could all be included.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) July 30, 2015
(8:55 PM ET) — More Specifics
#Braves reliever Jim Johnson also would go to #Dodgers, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. Morse and compensation pick would go to #Braves.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
(8:58 PM ET) — Trade is nearing completion
#Dodgers, #Marlins, #Braves 3-team deal now nearing completion, source says.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) July 30, 2015
(9:02 PM ET) — More details
Player #Braves would get back if 3-way deal goes thru is Hector Olivera, who they scouted heavily out of Cuba, but saw sign with #Dodgers
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2015
(9:05 PM ET) — Puig isn’t involved
(9:10 PM ET) — Hector Olivera is involved
(9:14 PM ET) — More details specified
#Braves also will be getting a big-lge reliever and a minor lge arm from #Dodgers when 3-way deal is final #Marlins
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) July 30, 2015
(9:20 PM ET) — Updated Trade so Far, Who do the Marlins get??
3-team deal (so far): ATL gets Olivera, MLB reliever, MiLB arm, Marlins comp pic; LAD gets Peraza, Wood, Avilan, Latos, Morse; MIA gets ?
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 30, 2015
(9:24 PM ET) — The 3-team trade now may be two 2-team trades…
The #Marlins will be getting three minor-league RHP from the #Dodgers in their deal, and then #Dodgers are making separate deal with #Braves
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 30, 2015
(9:34 PM ET) — Morse would go to Atlanta
Correction on earlier tweet: in current iteration of deal, #Braves would get Morse from #Marlins. (per @Ken_Rosenthal)
— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) July 30, 2015
(9:42 PM ET) — Dodgers may flip Wood for Price
Asked a rival executive if he thought #Dodgers’ endgame was Hamels. He replied, “Price.” Unlikely they will stop with this deal.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
(9:43 PM ET) — Trade FAR FROM DONE?????
Dodgers-Braves-Marlins' three-way trade far from done. Medical concerns in multiple directions, esp. with Hector Olivera's elbow. But ...
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 30, 2015
(9:52 PM ET) — This trade may not get done tonight…..
The Braves, Marlins and Dodgers are still trying to iron out the potential 3-team deal. Doesn't sound like it will get done tonight
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) July 30, 2015
Paco Rodriguez headed to Braves in deal, says @kengurnick http://t.co/q5agHN3JYi
— Eric Stephen (@ericstephen) July 30, 2015
(10:10 PM ET) — Trade not fully completed
Three-team deal involving #Braves, #Marlins, #Dodgers also not fully completed. ATL telling some of players involved not done.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2015
(10:21 PM ET) — Morse and Latos have packed up
As they left #Marlins Park Morse and Latos had their bags packed. But we're not yet told they have been traded
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 30, 2015
(10:23 PM ET) — The relievers Miami will receive are announced, Latos WILL BE TRADED!
The three pitching prospects the #Marlins would be receiving from #Dodgers are Jeff Brigham, Victor Araujo, Kevin Guzman.
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 30, 2015
Although not officially announced hearing #Marlins deal to move Morse, Latos will get done.
— Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) July 30, 2015
(10:29 PM ET) — Deal likely to get done
Prospects from #Dodgers to #Marlins in Latos+ deal: Jeff Brigham, Victor Araujo, Kevin Guzman, per @JoeFrisaro. Deal likely to get done.
— Tim Dierkes (@mlbtrmarlins) July 30, 2015
(11:10 PM ET) — Standstill on trade, seems as if pieces are in set.
At first glance, #marlins came out on short end of deal with dodgers and Braves. They get better. Marlins get salary relief.
— clarkspencer (@clarkspencer) July 30, 2015
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