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Hot Stove Digest: Nationals bring back Derek Norris in trade with Padres
The Washington Nationals acquired veteran catcher Derek Norris from the Padres in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Pedro Avila.
The trade brings Norris’ career full circle in many ways. He was drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2007 amateur draft, but never appeared for them in the major leagues. Instead, he was traded to the Oakland A’s before the 2011 season in the Gio Gonzalez trade. After three season in Oakland, Norris was then traded to San Diego. Now he’s back in Washington where it’s expected he’ll compete for regular playing time. It’s also believed this trade will mark the end of Wilson Ramos’ time in Washington.
Norris is coming off a down year after hitting just .186/.255/.328. He has a solid track record though after earning an All-Star selection in 2014.
The trade brings Norris’ career full circle in many ways. He was drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2007 amateur draft, but never appeared for them in the major leagues. Instead, he was traded to the Oakland A’s before the 2011 season in the Gio Gonzalez trade. After three season in Oakland, Norris was then traded to San Diego. Now he’s back in Washington where it’s expected he’ll compete for regular playing time. It’s also believed this trade will mark the end of Wilson Ramos’ time in Washington.
Norris is coming off a down year after hitting just .186/.255/.328. He has a solid track record though after earning an All-Star selection in 2014.