Yankees, Aaron Judge and New York Mets
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The New York Mets are staring down a troubling dilemma in center field, and it’s starting to feel urgent. Tyrone […]
If the Yankees do swing a deal for a player like Castro and Judge returns on schedule, the roster would shift quickly. Oswald Peraza, who has not proven he can be an MLB player, would likely be designated for assignment. J.C. Escarra could be sent down if the Yankees believe Ben Rice can back up Austin Wells.
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met in the World Series last year. This year, they could meet to make a deal at the trade deadline.
With Jacob Misiorowski bursting onto the scene, Milwaukee finds itself with an abundance of starting pitching, a favorable position to be in heading into the deadline. With an excess of arms, the Brewers could be an ideal trade partner for the Yankees, who could bring back Cortes less than a season after he left the organization.
The Yankees have turned their attention to the pitching staff, in particular the bullpen, as Thursday's trade deadline draws near.
The New York Yankees' starting rotation could be a focus in the coming days. One trade target is no longer available after Seth Lugo signed an extension with the Kansas City Royals.