CSN Bay Area · Jul 31, 2015
Reports: Dodgers trade Morse to Pirates
Michael Morse is headed to the Pirates (59-42) who currently lead the Giants (56-45) by three games for the top Wild Card spot.The Dodgers officially acquired Michael Morse on Thursday afternoon at 1:43 p.m.
They then designated Morse for assignment on Thursday afternoon at 4:21 p.m.
Just before Friday's deadline, they shipped him to the Pirates for Jose Tabata, according to multiple reports.
Morse won a World Series title with the Giants last year, and signed a two-year, $16 million free agent deal with Miami last December.
He's hitting just .213 with four home runs and 12 RBI in 53 games this season.
michael morse went with cash to pirates for jose tabata