ESPN: Yankees acquired a talented right-handed pitcher in a “bold” trade proposal for two top-five prospects.
Free agency in Major League Baseball has started slowly. After Juan Soto choose his next squad, one would think the market will begin to move. The potential actions of the New York Yankees in the event that the outfielder does not return to the Bronx have been discussed extensively. What if he does, though? Soto and Aaron Judge would remain in the starting lineup if he were retained. However, general manager Brian Cashman needs to fill a number of gaps on the pitching and infield staff.
Luke Weaver, a relief pitcher, became a reliable late-game reliever for New York. In 84 innings pitched, he was 7-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 103 strikeouts. He needs assistance because he’s been twice Clay Holmes, an All-Star, is a free agent and is not expected to sign a new contract. Cashman may explore a number of interesting relievers that are available through free agency and the trade market. Mason Miller is one name that hasn’t been given much attention yet. Although the Athletics don’t currently have any plans to try to deal him this summer, that could swiftly change based on the circumstances.
Miller moved to the Bronx thanks to a spectacular three-player trade arranged by Zach Pressnell of FanSided: Mason Miller, a right-handed pitcher, is acquired by the Yankees. Right-handed pitcher Will Warren and outfielder Jasson Dominguez are acquired by the Athletics.
A disclaimer was included by Pressnell, who drafted this agreement with the understanding that Soto would remain in the Bronx for the ensuing ten or more years. It would be more difficult to defend dealing Dominguez if he signed with someone else. The Yankees will have to pay a hefty price for this. Dominguez was the organization’s top prospect, according to MLB.com, and Warren ended the season fifth overall. But Miller would strengthen New York’s rotation’s back end for some time to come. Due to his ineligibility for arbitration, the pitcher is expected to earn $800,000 in the upcoming season and won’t be available for free agency until 2030.
