The Blue Jays trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for C Brian Loyd and a player to be named. The Padres don’t really need Myers, but claim him on waivers in a move to block his going to the Atlanta Braves in a trade; the move backfires as the Jays do not withdraw waivers as expected, and the Pads are stuck with Myers’ expensive contract while they already have a top closer in Trevor Hoffman.

On August 6, 1998 — The Blue Jays trade P Randy Myers to the Padres in exchange for C Brian Loyd and a player to be named. The Padres don’t really need Myers, but claim him on waivers in a move to block his going to the Atlanta Braves in a trade; the move backfires as the Jays do not withdraw waivers as expected, and the Pads are stuck with Myers’ expensive contract while they already have a top closer in Trevor Hoffman.

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