When the Detroit Tigers acquired Yoenis Cespedes for Rick Porcello at the MLB Winter Meetings last December, pitchers Alex Wilson and Gabe Speier were viewed by many as "throw-ins" in a one-for-one deal. The Tigers viewed the trade differently, however, as Cespedes is not eligible to receive a qualifying offer after the season. Porcello would have been eligible, but he signed a four year, $82.5 million contract extension with Boston on April 7.
Early returns on this trade have been very promising, particularly due to Wilson's performance in the bullpen.