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.

The San Diego Padres, having already completed a deadline-day blockbuster with the Athletics on Thursday for closer Mason Miller, finalized a trade to acquire catcher Freddy Fermin from the Kansas City Royals. In exchange, the Padres are surrendering right-handers Ryan Bergert and Stephen Kolek.