Jordy Barley Joins FredNats After Trade with Padres
July 31, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Fredericksburg Nationals News Release
FREDERICKSBURG, VA - The Washington Nationals announced on Saturday that, effective Friday, infielder Jordy Barley has been added to the Fredericksburg Nationals roster after being acquired from the San Diego Padres in exchange for right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson.
Barley, 21, had been playing for the Lake Elsinore Storm in the Low-A West at the time of Friday's trade. He batted .240 in 61 games with the Storm, hitting eight home runs with 28 runs batted in. He was also leading the league in steals, swiping 33 bases in 39 attempts. He is currently ranked the #28 prospect in the Nationals organization according to MLB Pipeline.
Hudson, who recorded the final out of Washington's 2019 World Series Championship, was traded to the Padres in exchange for Barley and right-handed pitcher Mason Thompson. Hudson was 4-1 with a 2.20 earned run average in 31 games for the Nationals in 2021. Thompson had been pitching for the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas at the time of the trade.
The Fredericksburg active roster currently stands at 30 players.
The Fredericksburg Nationals continue their series against the Delmarva Shorebirds on Saturday night. First pitch from FredNats Ballpark is scheduled for 6:05. Fans can listen live to a free radio broadcast on the FredNats Baseball Network, or watch Fredericksburg's live video broadcast with a subscription to MiLB.tv.
The Fredericksburg Nationals are a minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals in the Low-A East League. They are playing their inaugural 2021 season at the brand new, state-of-the-art FredNats Ballpark located at 42 Jackie Robinson Way next to the Fredericksburg Expo & Convention Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Stay up to date with the team online at www.frednats.com and follow the Fredericksburg Nationals on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @FXBGNats.
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