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Dayton Moore Reveals 2013 Royals-Astros Trade Proposal Involving Altuve and Hosmer

The former Royals GM disclosed that he declined a trade offer from Astros GM Jeff Luhnow to swap José Altuve for Eric Hosmer, highlighting the impact of front-office decisions on MLB careers.

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Kansas City Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer, left, moves to embrace general manager Dayton Moore in April 2016 during the club’s on-field World Series ring ceremony at Kauffman Stadium. Commissioner Rob Manfred is in the far left of the frame.

Overview

  • Dayton Moore, former Kansas City Royals GM, revealed on Eric Hosmer's podcast that the Astros proposed trading José Altuve for Hosmer in 2013.
  • Moore declined the trade, citing his reluctance to trade established major-league players, a decision that shaped both players' trajectories.
  • At the time, Altuve was coming off his first All-Star appearance and later achieved an MVP award, three batting titles, and two World Series championships with the Astros.
  • Hosmer, who won four Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger, played a pivotal role in the Royals' 2015 World Series victory and retired in 2022 after a 13-season MLB career.
  • The revelation underscores the long-lasting influence of trade decisions in shaping team legacies and individual player careers.