BREAKING: Padres, Rays Swing Trade — Jason Adam for Impact Prospect

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded another piece, and received another impact prospect, as they've deal reliever Jason Adam to the San Diego Padres for

Full trade: The San Diego Padres are acquiring reliever Jason Adam from the Tampa Bay Rays for right-handed Dylan Lesko, outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and a third prospect, sources tell ESPN.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024

Adam is a powerful late-inning arm for the Padres bullpen, as the team tried to maintain its Wild Card spot down the stretch. He'll join All-Star Robert Suarez at the back end of games for the Friars. He has a 2.49 ERA with a 0.89 WHIP and has averaged 10.7 K/9 through his career.

The Jason Adam deal, first reported by @ByRobertMurray, is the latest to deliver impact prospect to the Rays. Their decision to sell in a thin market has added immense talent to an already-good minor league group. They may well have the best farm system in baseball by July 31.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2024

Lesko, 20, was San Diego's No. 3 prospect, with an ETA in The Show of 2026. He was a first-round pick in 2022, though is struggling with his control in High-A this season. But as noted by Jeff Passan, he is "an impact prospect", and the Rays "well have the best farm system in baseball by July 31."

In addition to Lesko, the Rays get outfielder Homer Bush Jr. and a third prospect