Angels Acquire Yunel Escobar From Nationals In Exchange For Trevor Gott
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have acquired infielder Yunel Escobar from the Washington Nationals in exchange for relief pitcher Trevor Gott.
Source: #Angels will send hard-throwing RH reliever Trevor Gott to #Nationals for INF Yunel Escobar.
— Mike DiGiovanna (@MikeDiGiovanna) December 10, 2015
Gott himself took to Twitter to thank the Angels for all that they have done for his career.
I want to thank the @angels for everything the have done for my career. Couldn't ask for a better staff or better teammates!
— Trevor Vaughan Gott (@Trevor_Gott) December 10, 2015
However, I'm excited to say that I am now a part of the @Nationals and can't wait to be a part of such a great organization! #nationals
— Trevor Vaughan Gott (@Trevor_Gott) December 10, 2015
Escobar hit .314 in his only season with the Nationals last year, collecting 9 home runs and 56 RBI as well.
The 33-year old can play both third and second base.
The Angels are parting ways with a talented young reliever who in his first major league season, put up an impressive 3.03 ERA in 47.2 innings pitched for the Halos last year.
The Angels recently acquired Andrelton Simmons in a trade with the Braves, and will be showcasing an entirely revamped infield when the 2016 season begins.
The Nationals also received prospect RHP Michael Brady from the Angels as well.
