Yankees to move Jazz Chisholm Jr
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The New York Yankees bullpen needs some reinforcements. With Mark Leiter Jr. on the injured list, the Yankees could target a dominant replacement at the trade deadline.
Rafael Flores is not only the most underrated prospect in the Yankees' system, but he's one of the most underrated prospects in the game. He's only the No. 15-ranked prospect in New York's system per MLB Pipeline, but I think he's far more exciting and can fetch the Yankees an exciting return if they're willing to deal him.
The New York Yankees made a major change to their infield this week. The team moved Jazz Chisholm Jr. back to second base and DJ LeMahieu to the bench.
Giancarlo Stanton hit a three-run homer, Austin Wells went deep for the third consecutive game and the New York Yankees pounded the Seattle Mariners 10-3 in the opener of a three-game series.
SI's Matthew Schmidt writes that the Yankees should trade for Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase. Clase has the best cutter in baseball, the title Rivera held during his career. The big righty's cutter is a bit different than Rivera's in velocity, though. Clase averages 99.1 miles per hour on the pitch this season.
Could the New York Yankees acquire third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies before the MLB trade deadline?
The New York Yankees announced Sunday they traded veteran catcher Alex Jackson to the Baltimore Orioles. In return, the Bronx Bombers received international bonus pool money and a player to be named later. For the Orioles, Jackson provides depth behind the plate with Gary Sánchez heading to the 10-day injured list.
The New York Yankees need an upgrade in left field, but it won't be Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds.