Rays acquire catcher Liam Hicks from Marlins before trade deadline
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:59 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Tampa Bay Rays have traded for catcher Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins ahead of the trade deadline. Hicks is a 27-year-old player with strong offensive numbers, including 14 home runs and a.282 batting average this season. This acquisition follows the Rays' previous trade for Freddy Peralta from the New York Mets, addressing both their rotation and catching needs. Hicks is under club control through the 2030 season, which is seen as a significant advantage for the Rays as they look to strengthen their roster against competition from teams like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.
- •Rays land catcher Liam Hicks from Marlins on trade deadline day
- •Hicks has 14 home runs and a.795 OPS this season
- •Rays previously traded for Freddy Peralta from the Mets
- •Hicks is under club control through 2030
- •Rays compete with Red Sox and Yankees for catching upgrades
- 11:59 PMYahoo Sports — Liam Hicks Is The Tampa Bay Rays’ 10th Catcher In Three Seasons
- 8:03 PMESPN MLB — Sources: Rays trade for Marlins catcher Hicks
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Miami Marlins to trade Liam Hicks for three Tampa Bay Rays prospects
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Why Rays are trading for catcher Liam Hicks in deadline deal with Marlins
- 6:00 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Marlins To Trade Liam Hicks To Rays - MLB Trade Rumors
"Liam Hicks is a clear upgrade for the Rays' chronically underperforming catchers. He was hitting .282 with 14 homers when acquired from Miami at the trade deadline.
"The Miami Marlins agreed to trade catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three of their Top-26 minor league prospects.
"The Rays find a long-term answer behind the dish, acquiring breakout catcher Liam Hicks from their in-state rivals. MLB Trade Rumors has more.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:59 PMLiam Hicks Is The Tampa Bay Rays’ 10th Catcher In Three Seasons
Liam Hicks is a clear upgrade for the Rays' chronically underperforming catchers. He was hitting .282 with 14 homers when acquired from Miami at the trade deadline.
- ESPN MLBAug 3, 2026, 8:03 PMSources: Rays trade for Marlins catcher Hicks
The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring catcher Liam Hicks in a trade with the Miami Marlins, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 7:32 PMMiami Marlins to trade Liam Hicks for three Tampa Bay Rays prospects
The Miami Marlins agreed to trade catcher/first baseman Liam Hicks to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for three of their Top-26 minor league prospects.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:09 PMWhy Rays are trading for catcher Liam Hicks in deadline deal with Marlins
This is a nice move for the catcher-needy Rays ahead of the deadline.
- MLB Trade RumorsAug 3, 2026, 6:00 PMMarlins To Trade Liam Hicks To Rays - MLB Trade Rumors
The Rays find a long-term answer behind the dish, acquiring breakout catcher Liam Hicks from their in-state rivals. MLB Trade Rumors has more.
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