Yankees news trade
Here are the latest news and rumors surrounding the New York Yankees and potential trades:
Recent Trades:
- The Yankees acquired right-handed pitcher Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for pitcher Miguel Yajure, outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba, and two minor league pitchers.
- The Yankees traded pitcher J.A. Happ to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Deivi García.
Rumored Trades:
- The Yankees are reportedly interested in trading for Cleveland Indians pitcher Trevor Bauer, but the Indians are seeking a significant return, including top prospects.
- The Yankees have been linked to Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, but the Blue Jays are seeking a significant return, including top prospects.
- The Yankees are also rumored to be interested in trading for Kansas City Royals pitcher Danny Duffy, but the Royals are seeking a significant return, including top prospects.
Trade Targets:
- The Yankees are reportedly interested in acquiring a starting pitcher to bolster their rotation. Potential targets include:
- Trevor Bauer (Cleveland Indians)
- Hyun-Jin Ryu (Toronto Blue Jays)
- Danny Duffy (Kansas City Royals)
- Mike Minor (Texas Rangers)
- The Yankees are also rumored to be interested in acquiring a power-hitting outfielder to replace the departed Clint Frazier. Potential targets include:
- Yasiel Puig (free agent)
- Josh Reddick (Houston Astros)
- Hunter Renfroe (Tampa Bay Rays)
Trade Chips:
- The Yankees have a number of players who could be used as trade chips to acquire other players. These include:
- Pitchers: Deivi García, Clarke Schmidt, and Jonathan Holder
- Position players: Tyler Wade, Thairo Estrada, and Kyle Higashioka
Trade Deadline:
- The MLB trade deadline is July 31st. The Yankees will likely be active on the trade market leading up to the deadline, looking to make moves to improve their roster for the stretch run.
Please note that trade rumors and news are constantly changing, and this information may not be up to date.