The Kansas City Royals and the Baltimore Orioles completed a trade today swapping outfielder David Lough for third baseman Danny Valencia.
Lough has a career slash line of .278/.308/.396 over two major league seasons and 400 plate appearances. The left-handed hitting Lough can play all three outfield positions.
Among all outfielders that played 500 or more innings in 2013, Lough ranked 9th overall with a +14.5 UZR.
Valencia has a career line of .263/.302/.412 in four major league seasons. The former Minnesota Twins prospect had a good rookie season in 2010, hitting .311./351/.448 with 7 HR 40 RBI and finishing third in Rookie of the Year balloting.
The Royals may use him in a platoon with with Mike Moustakas at third base this season, hitting 329/.367/.513 in his career against lefties.
