The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins, ESPN reported Monday. The trade involves three prospects heading to Miami in return, though outlets differ on the complete package details.
Brayden Taylor, a former first-round pick, is going to the Marlins as part of the deal, per The Athletic. MLB Trade Rumors reports that Adrian Santana and Jacob Kisting also round out Miami's return. The exact composition of Tampa Bay's prospects sent in the deal remains unclear from available reporting.
Hicks is currently batting .282/.363/.432 with 14 home runs this season, according to Yahoo Sports, which also noted he has accrued 1.6 fWAR over 409 plate appearances. The outlet reported he carries a 119 wRC+ overall, with a 140 wRC+ against righthanded pitchers and a 47 wRC+ against lefties.