Marlins Trade Acton to Twins for Whitaker

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Miami-Marlins just shipped pitcher Garrett Acton to the Minnesota Twins for minor league reliever Logan Whitaker.

They designated Acton for Assignment Sunday to clear space for new shortstop, Leo Jimenez from the Blue Jays trade.

This move kept Acton from hitting waivers where they might lose him for free.

The clock was ticking after the DFA, so trading him straight up made sense for Miami.

Acton showed promise in spring training with no hits allowed in 5.1 innings over six games, striking out six.

But they didn't see a big lead fit anymore, and optioned him earlier to AAA.

Acton's bounced around like a journeyman.

Tampa Bay cut him last November.

Colorado grabbed him, then dropped him in January, and Miami picked him up in February.

He's got limited MLB time, just seven games total, with a rough 10.80 ERA across teams.

Now on the twin side, 25-year-old Whitaker brings fresh arms.

Drafted 19th round out of North Carolina State last year, he dominated in high A and AA this season.

When 4 and 0 with a 2.11 ERA in 25 relief outings, striking out 33 and 38.1 innings.

Both guys head to new spots to grind.

Acton joins AA Pensacola for the Marlin system swap, while Whitaker reports to Miami's crew.

Keeps the roster's churning as teams tweak for the stretch run.