MLB prospect reacts to being surprisingly traded in middle of game

Luis Arraez was traded to the Oakland Athletics just minutes before he was supposed to lead off for the Miami Marlins. But one of the prospects he was traded for learned of the news when he was actually playing. Nathan Martorella entered Friday night as a prospect for the San Diego Padres, trying to make a name for himself with the San Antonio Missions, the Padres' Double-A affiliate.

The trade seemingly came out of nowhere. There had been no rumblings of any move, and considering that Arrzez and Martorella were both in their respective lineups, they obviously didn't know much was coming either. It's also not like we're near the July 31 trade deadline. But one could tell that Martorella was extremely surprised.

He and another player, Jakob Marsee, then grabbed their gear and made their way to the other side of the field where the clubhouses were. Marotella and another player hugged several players and coaches on the walk, and exited the field. The prospects, along with two others, were sent to Miami for the two-time defending batting champion. Arraez hit an MLB-leading .

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