Marlins trade for Blue Jays prospect Jordan Groshans

At the MLB trade deadline, I was hoping to see the Marlins consolidate several pieces in order to get a reliable, nearly major league-ready hitter. That’s what they did in packaging Anthony Bass, Zach Pop and a player to be named later to obtain shortstop Jordan Groshans from the Blue Jays. The trade is now official.

Groshans was selected 12th overall by the Jays in the 2018 MLB Draft. The Marlins, who held the 13th pick, would have considered taking him for themselves if available, per Mish.

The Magnolia, Texas native emerged as a consensus Top 100 MLB prospect, playing predominantly shortstop at the lower minor league levels while hitting at an above-average level against significantly…