Breaking: Yankees outshines Dodgers in the race to land Rays infielder.

Isaac Paredes, an infielder for Tampa Bay, is available through trade, and the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are making a strong push to acquire him. The Angels’ reliever Luis Garcia and Blake Snell are two guys that the Yankees have been keeping a close eye on as possible trade pieces. The Dodgers and Yankees are two clubs that are adamant about winning the World Series. Furthermore, according to USA Today Baseball analyst Bob Nightengale, both teams are in a bidding battle because they are so interested in Paredes.

Rays player Isaac Paredes infield Getting a Lot of Trade Interest from the Dodgers and Yankees
Paredes is a Rays infielder who is 25 years old. 2020 saw him play in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers. This season, he has a batting average of.247, 16 home runs, and 55 RBI. He can obviously play every infield position. Because of this, he is a valuable addition to any club that is aiming for the postseason. The Dodgers think Paredes would be a fantastic addition to their puzzle and are searching for a missing piece. The Dodgers have the advantage in obtaining him because the Yankees and Rays are in the same division.

However, the Rays’ Brandon Lowe is also being pursued by the Bronx Bombers. Without exerting themselves first, the Yankees will not give up. This season, the Rays have become sellers since Yandy Díaz is also up for sale. Though the Yankees and Dodgers appear to be the front-runners right now, the Texas Rangers have also shown a great interest in Paredes. Paredes is a powerful hitter who might contribute more offensive. Even if both teams have plenty of offensive talent, it’s always a good idea to plan ahead and get extra in case someone goes hurt. The former AL Player of the Week (in 2022). His youthful age, reasonable cost, team control, and remarkable skill set further make him a coveted asset.