Rockies/Cardinals

[Rockies GM (Mike)]

Rockies receive:
C Leonardo Bernal (Cardinals) $0.3 1st

Cardinals receive:
SP Michael Lorenzen (FA) $3.0 2024

Acquisition links:
Lorenzen: mlbbaseballleague.proboards.com/thread/6838/sp-michael-lorenzen-2022-sea
Bernal: www.milb.com/player/leonardo-bernal-699024 [international free agent 1/15/21]

Prospect:
Bernal: www.fangraphs.com/players/leonardo-bernal/sa3015773/stats?position=C

Lorenzen dropped from Fantrax

Rockies rationale: Lorenzen had an All-Star 1st half of 2023, got traded to MLB-PHI and threw a no-hitter.  He had some inconsistency thereafter, but had proven that he could be a quality starter.  The Rockies have some depth at SP and were looking to reallocate assets.  Bernal has some appeal as a young prospect. Thanks to the Cardinals for smooth discussions.


Cap change:
Rockies: -$2.7
Cardinals: +$2.7

Cardinals to accept.

[St. Louis GM (Bert)]

Agree. Maybe I have trade withdrawal, but I'm going to roll the dice that Lorenzen signs somewhere or at worst becomes an SP/RP.

[Brewers GM (Bill)]

Approve 1-0

[Royals GM (Jordan)]

approve 2-0

[Astros GM (Adam)]

Approve (3-0)

[Rockies GM (Mike)]

updated

[St. Louis GM (Bert)]

Rosters Updated