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(AP) The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman-designated hitter Jose Martinez from St. Louis in a trade that sends minor league pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore to the Cardinals.
In addition to addressing the need for a right-handed bat, the Rays receive outfielder Randy Arozarena and a Compensation Round A draft pick in the four-player deal.
Liberatore is a 20-year-old left-hander who was the 16th overall pick in the June 2018 draft. The Cardinals also receive minor league catcher Edgardo Rodriguez and a Compensation Round B draft pick.
