Missing from the current Texas lineup is an impact right-handed bat. Soler gives Texas a very serious one two punch in Gallo-Soler and they do so without incurring the cost of acquiring a guy like Bryant or Arenado. Questions could arise about defensive proficiency in having two dynamic power bats better suited in the DH Role (Soler/Calhoun). However I think the reward outweighs the risk in this particular situation.
For Kansas City, they get a third basemen who is likely two years removed from the show in Apostel. He hosts above average power and consistency at the plate. Hernandez could be serviceable at both catcher and first. With Perez being a potential trade piece in the coming deadline, it makes sense for KC to acquire a potential replacement here. Texas also includes Vanasco, a guy with a blazing arm who still has questions about where he’ll land in the rotation.
Missing from the current Texas lineup is an impact right-handed bat. Soler gives Texas a very serious one two punch in Gallo-Soler and they do so without incurring the cost of acquiring a guy like Bryant or Arenado. Questions could arise about defensive proficiency in having two dynamic power bats better suited in the DH Role (Soler/Calhoun). However I think the reward outweighs the risk in this particular situation.
For Kansas City, they get a third basemen who is likely two years removed from the show in Apostel. He hosts above average power and consistency at the plate. Hernandez could be serviceable at both catcher and first. With Perez being a potential trade piece in the coming deadline, it makes sense for KC to acquire a potential replacement here. Texas also includes Vanasco, a guy with a blazing arm who still has questions about where he’ll land in the rotation.