Just three days before Major League Baseball’s 2022 opening day the Rays went out and made a substantial roster move: Austin Meadows was traded to the Detroit Tigers.
While the move had several different roster implications, it seemed like getting 23-year old infielder Isaac Paredes in return was a big reason why the Rays opted to pull the trigger. He made his presence known this past week as he blasted two 400+ foot homers against his former club.
When players are traded to the Rays, we often see internet takes such as “What are they going to unlock with this guy?