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Rays find taker for Corey Dickerson, get Daniel Hudson, prospect from Pirates

The DFA decision appeared to work to the Rays' advantage.
 
The Rays have acquired pitcher Daniel Hudson, shown here on the Pittsburgh Pirates photo days at LECOM Park on February 21, 2018, in a trade for Corey Dickerson. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 775108266
The Rays have acquired pitcher Daniel Hudson, shown here on the Pittsburgh Pirates photo days at LECOM Park on February 21, 2018, in a trade for Corey Dickerson. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) 775108266
Published Feb. 22, 2018|Updated Feb. 22, 2018

The Rays found a taker for OF/DH Corey Dickerson, trading him Thursday to the Pirates for veteran reliever Daniel Hudson, minor-league INF Tristan Gray and $1-million cash.

Hudson, 30, will compete for a spot in the Rays bullpen, coming off a rough season with the Pirates, going 2-7, 4.38 in 71 appearances. He is making $5.5 million.

GM Erik Neander said the Rays feel they can work with Hudson on some adjustments to improve. He also made it clear that Gray, a 2017 draft pick out of Rice, was a key part of the deal, noting his smooth lefty swing and potential to move to shortstop.

Dickerson was designated for assignment last week, coming off a season when he hit his way into the All-Star Game but slumped badly in the second half. He is making $5.95 million.

Neander also said the decision to DFA Dickerson was difficult and not something Dickerson deserved, but it allowed the Rays to expedite process of making a trade by establishing a clock.