MLB World Reacts To The Klay Thompson Brother Trade

Klay Thompson is about to have his brother Trayce

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an MLB outfielder, back in California with him.

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Trayce, a 31-year-old right-handed journeyman

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is on his way to the Los Angeles Dodgers after being acquired via trade this afternoon.

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He had been in the minor leagues with the Detroit Tigers.

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Trayce Thompson should provide an additional right-handed bat for LA

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which just lost star Mookie Betts to injury for a few weeks.

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He actually played in 107 games for the Dodgers back in 2016-17

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hitting .207 with 14 home runs and 34 RBI.

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Thompson then went on to play for the Oakland A's, Chicago White Sox

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Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres.

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He went 1-for-14 in limited duty for the Pads this season.

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Trayce has never been an everyday player

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but perhaps he can help the Dodgers in a pinch now.

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