Detroit Tigers trade rumors: Nicholas Castellanos traded to Chicago Cubs

Trade announced just ahead of 4 p.m. deadline

Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates his run in the dugout from a Christin Stewart #14 double, to take a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Angels, during the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 29, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers have reportedly traded outfielder Nicholas Castellanos to the Chicago Cubs.

The trade was first reported by Ken Rosenthal, of The Athletic.

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The Tigers reportedly received two pitching rospects -- Paul Richan and Alex Lange -- in the deal.

Richan, 22, was the Cubs' No. 16 prospect. He owns a 1.23 WHIP and 3.97 ERA this season in High-A ball, with 86 strikeouts in 93 innings.

Lange, 23, was the Cubs' No. 23 prospect. he owns a 1.60 WHIP and 5.82 ERA with 79 strikeouts in 86.2 innings across High-A and Double-A this season.

Castellanos was the Tigers' best hitter this season, posting a .790 OPS with 11 home runs and a league-leading 37 doubles in 100 games.

Nicholas Castellanos #9 of the Detroit Tigers hits a single in the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals during a MLB game at Comerica Park on June 30, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Washington defeated the Detroit 2-1. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

He spent the first six and a half seasons of his career in Detroit after being the team's first-round pick in the 2010 draft.

Castellanos posted a career .783 OPS with 103 home runs and 208 doubles in 837 games.

He is set to become a free agent at the end of the season.


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