Dean Kremer, First Israeli in Major League Baseball, Traded to Orioles for Shortstop
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On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers swung a blockbuster trade for O’s All-Star shortstop Manny Machado. Machado’s contract is due to expire at the end of the season, and the Orioles have one of the worst records in baseball, so the team wisely cashed in on Machado’s trade value to bolster their farm system.
Of course, there is nothing new about a team like the Dodgers renting a superstar from an out-of-contention club. Far more interesting is who they sent over in return: Dean Kremer, the first Israeli ever drafted in Major League Baseball.