This is an interesting deal. We lose super pitcher Mat Latos but pick up three high level prospects from the Reds. They also get the trouble Edinson Volquez who has shown some flashes of potentially being a solid pitcher. I think he’ll benefit greatly from playing in PETCO.
The Padres also got Brad Boxberger, Yonder Alonso and Yasmani Grandal. The Reds seemed willing to give up so much because both Alonso and Grandal were both blocked by their big league counterparts. Latos was good though and the Reds are getting an ace. He struck out 413 and walked just 135 in 72 starts.
Alonso is also blocked by Padres prospect Anthony Rizzo so there’s some speculation that Alonso could end up in the outfield. Volquez was an All Star in 2008 but he’s been hurt and he’s missed a lot of time since.
