Italian Americans were in high demand during the MLB trade deadline this year, like most seasons. At least 10 Italian Americans were traded, and one deal included a swap of one for another when Aaron Civale was dealt for Kyle Manzardo.
Here’s a full list of deals from July 30 through August 1:
*Chicago White Sox traded RHP Lucas Giolito and RHP Reynaldo López to Los Angeles Angels for C Edgar Quero and LHP Ky Bush.
*Miami Marlins traded RHP Dylan Floro to Minnesota Twins for RHP Jorge López.
*Chicago White Sox traded RHP Lance Lynn and RHP Joe Kelly to Los Angeles Dodgers for RF Trayce Thompson, RHP Nick Nastrini and RHP Jordan Leasure.
*St. Louis Cardinals traded LHP Jordan Montgomery and RHP Chris Stratton to Texas Rangers for LHP John King, RHP Tekoah Roby and SS Thomas Saggese.
*Kansas City Royals traded SS Nicky Lopez to Atlanta Braves for LHP Taylor Hearn.
*Seattle Mariners traded RHP Paul Sewald to Arizona Diamondbacks for 2B Josh Rojas, RF Dominic Canzone and SS Ryan Bliss.
*Cleveland Guardians traded RHP Aaron Civale to Tampa Bay Rays for 1B Kyle Manzardo.
*New York Mets traded RHP Dominic Leone and cash to Los Angeles Angels for SS Jeremiah Jackson.
*New York Mets traded RHP Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.