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New Rays pitcher Nick Anderson found out he was traded on Twitter

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Vincent Frank | Last updated 8/1/19

One of the smaller impact trades during Wednesday’s deadline included the Miami Marlins sending pitchers Nick Anderson and Trevor Richards to the Tampa Bay Rays for pitcher Ryne Stanek and outfielder Jesus Sanchez.

One day after the deal, Anderson spoke to the media about how he found out he was headed to Tampa.

New #Rays RHP Nick Anderson, on being traded by #Marlins: pic.twitter.com/ii8vObR9hk
— Marc Topkin (@TBTimes_Rays) August 1, 2019

“We were just sitting in the clubhouse actually. Somebody said something because they saw something on Twitter,” Anderson noted.

Anderson was ultimately summoned into an office with Richards by Marlins bullpen coach Dean Treanor, who informed him of the trade.

We understand that social media has brought news to us in an instant. Even then, it’s somewhat disrespectful for a player to find out he’s been traded through Twitter.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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