Former KBO big leaguer Eric Pedro (31) of the NC Dinos has moved to the St. Louis Cardinals, and Korean multiplayer Tommy Edman (29), who also played for the Korean national baseball team, has moved to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The St. Louis Cardinals, Dodgers and Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB) announced a three-way trade involving Peddie and Edman on Tuesday (June 30).
St. Louis acquired Peddy and outfielder Tommy Pham from the White Sox and received a player to be named later or cash considerations from the Dodgers.
The White Sox will receive infielder Miguel Vargas, outfielder Gerald Pérez, infielder Alexander Albertus, a player to be named later or cash from the Dodgers.
The Dodgers acquired Edman and right-hander Oliver Gonzalez from St. Louis and hard-throwing pitcher Michael Kopech from the White Sox.
Pedi signed a two-year, $15 million deal with the White Sox after winning three pitching awards and earning regular-season MVP honors in 2023 with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization after going 20-6 with 209 strikeouts and a 2.00 ERA.
He exceeded expectations this season. In 21 appearances, he went 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA.
The White Sox, on the other hand, went a disastrous 27-81 with a .250 winning percentage.
The White Sox, who have given up on the team this season, have put their starter, Peddy, on the trade market to attract prospects.
Edmon is a utility player and switch-hitter who plays multiple positions and won a Gold Glove at second base in 2021.
A top-notch defender, Edmunds was competitive at shortstop, second base, center field, and right field last year.
Edmon, whose mother is Korean, also represented South Korea in the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) last March.
However, Edman has not played a single game this season due to right wrist surgery and ankle injuries. 파워볼사이트 추천