Fans shared their bittersweet emotions about the deal that sent Freddy Fermin to the San Diego Padres for two pitchers. Royals broadcasters Joel Goldberg and Jake Eisenberg posted social-media messages about their admiration of Fermin,

In the blur of one of the most eventful trade deadlines in MLB history, one of the most beloved Kansas City Royals was moved to address a glaring hole on the team.

According to ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan, the Royals are sending catcher Freddy Fermin to the San Diego Padres in exchange for two right-handed starting pitchers: Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek.