Zack Littell lands with Reds in three-team commerce with Rays, Dodgers

Zack Littell began the evening as a member of the Rays, and by the point the 11-inning marathon of a recreation in opposition to the Yankees got here to an in depth, he was set to develop into a member of the Reds. 

Within the deal, Littell is heading to the Reds whereas the Rays are getting catcher Hunter Feduccia and right-handed pitcher Brian Van Belle, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported.

The Dodgers are additionally concerned within the swap and bought three items: lefty Adam Serwinowski, righty Paul Gervase and catcher Ben Rortvedt, in line with Passan.

It was moments earlier than the sport got here to an finish that Littell had been alerted to the information that he could be traded. 

“It’s one thing that clearly doesn’t sneak up on you, however I talked to [president of baseball operations Erik Neander] and he was…tremendous clear. I believe there’s nonetheless some shifting components happening, however simply a part of the sport,” Littell advised reporters at his locker following the 5-4 loss to the Yankees. 

Littell began the sport for the Rays and threw 5 innings, permitting two hits and putting out 4 earlier than Garrett Cleavinger got here in to take over firstly of the sixth inning. 

The proper-hander is slated to be a free agent after this season. 

“I discovered not lengthy earlier than [the final out],” Littell stated. “I nonetheless don’t assume technically it’s official, however [Neander has] form of stored me within the loop and simply stated medicals are being exchanged. There are some shifting components which can be happening, so I didn’t discover out a lot earlier than all people else did.” 

The 29-year-old is 8-8 this season with a 3.58 ERA in 22 begins, and his penultimate begin for Tampa Bay sarcastically got here in opposition to the Reds final Friday, when he allowed 5 runs in a loss.

Littell has spent components of three seasons with the Rays. 

“It’s onerous to place into phrases. … The chance I bought right here actually has and can proceed to alter my life. Simply extraordinarily grateful,” he stated.