Shocking South Korea's chewed pitcher DFA's worst trade, brings Edman back

Jul 24, 2025

Shocking South Korea's chewed pitcher DFA's worst trade, brings Edman back
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Pitcher Eric Pedi, who returned to the Major League after the best year in the KBO League, eventually became a DFA (transfer nomination). What will be the next choice.

The St. Louis Cardinals called up right-hander Andre Granillo from the Triple-A team under the team on the 24th (Korea time) and dealt with right-hander Pedi as a designated assignment (DFA). Peddy can now negotiate trade with other clubs during waivers, and if there is no team he wants, he will remain a minor league player for St. Louis or be released as an FA.

St. Louis excluded Peddy from the big league roster because of his poor performance compared to his ransom and expectations.




Peddy, who played for the NC Dinos in the KBO League in the 2023 season, recorded an overwhelming 20-6 record with a 2.00 ERA over a year. He won three pitchers with the first ERA, multiple wins and strikeouts. Even before coming to the KBO League, he had already attracted attention for issuing five full-time active big leagues, but he upgraded his ball power in Korea and succeeded in re-entering the big league in a year.

Shocking South Korea's chewed pitcher DFA's worst trade, brings Edman back
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He received the best treatment when he signed a two-year, up to $15 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. However, the White Sox, which had been the weakest, moved to St. Louis during the triangular trade with the St. Louis and Los Angeles Dodgers in July last year.

At the time of the trade, the Cardinals acquired Peddy and outfielder Tommy Pham and cash, and the Dodgers received multiplayer Tommy Edman, right-hander Oliver Gonzalez and right-hander Michael Kopech from the White Sox. The White Sox acquired multiplayer Miguel Vargas and infielder Gerald Perez, infielder Alexander Albertus, and player nominations or cash.




However, Peddy's performance this season was the worst in his big league career. He started 20 games, but lost 3-10 with a 5.22 ERA. On May 10, he won his first shutout against the Washington Nationals with six hits, eight strikeouts, no four outs and no runs in nine innings, but lost only seven games without a win in the next 12 games.

Shocking South Korea's chewed pitcher DFA's worst trade, brings Edman back
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The breaking ball, such as the sweeper, which was considered the best, is no longer a weapon in attacking opposing batters, and they are playing a difficult game every game. "I feel terrible for myself," Peddy said in an interview with "MLB.com " after pitching three innings with seven hits (two homers), five strikeouts, one walk and six runs against the Colorado Rockies on the 23rd. He lost points from the beginning of the game and put the team in a difficult situation. I've never lost this much confidence. We're trying to get it back up again." but St. Louis notified the DFA the very next day.

St. Louis coach Olimamol understood Pedi during a briefing with local reporters such as 'MLB.com ' after Pedi's DFA. I took it professionally", he explained.




St. Louis fans are also cold-hearted. Peddy, who even gave up Edman and promising players who can defend both infield and outfield through a large triangular trade last year, is due to his extremely sluggish performance. Fans are still saying it was the worst trade ever", "Bring back Edman" is a critical response.

Now, it is interesting to see what Pedi's future will be. Now the competitiveness in the big leagues has declined. Now, as we enter the second half of the season, we may have to move to a team with relatively weak power and spend the rest of our time, or we may have to promise next year again. NC still holds the right to withhold in the KBO League. The possibility of returning to Korea next year can also be predicted.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.