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The hottest third baseman who probably will be traded is Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez, who is second in the NL with 36 homers and first with 86 RBI. A bunch of contenders reportedly plan on making a run at the veteran, who would be a rental because he’ll be on the free agent market come December.
According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, multiple teams have expressed interest in Yankees slugger Ben Rice. The team is determined to keep him on the roster, but there have been multiple organizations inquiring about his ability to play behind the plate, as Rice was a catcher throughout much of his time in the minor leagues.
Spencer Jones blasted three home runs in five innings for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against Rochester amid his historic first month in Triple-A.
The Yankees have a blockbuster trade deal “on the table,” according to one of the team’s radio broadcasters.
It’s been a busy summer for New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, having watched several pitchers and the team’s primary third baseman fall victim to lengthy IL stints.
How one Twins trade could address Yankees bullpen depth and infield inconsistency originally appeared on Athlon Sports. With the trade deadline less than two weeks away, the Yankees need reinforcements. And according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Minnesota Twins may have just the kind of combo that fits Brian Cashman’s long wishlist.
The New York Yankees are projected to deal a big-league rookie to the San Diego Padres amid a surprising update on an ace pitcher.