The Yankees’ needs as the trade deadline looms aren’t exactly a well-kept secret. Gerrit Cole had Tommy John surgery before the season. Clarke Schmidt looks headed for the same fate. Luis Gil still hasn’t pitched due to a lat strain, and Ryan Yarbrough landed on the injured list late last month as well. DJ LeMahieu was released this morning in the wake of Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s … [Read more...] about Yankees Prioritizing Pitching, Also Searching For Infield Help
Clarke Schmidt To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will undergo Tommy John surgery tomorrow. Manager Aaron Boone passed the update along to reporters today, with Chris Kirschner of The Athletic among those to pass it along. The righty is on the 15-day injured list but will be moved to the 60-day IL once the Yankees need his roster spot. The news isn’t surprising. It was reported a few days … [Read more...] about Clarke Schmidt To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Trade Deadline Outlook: New York Yankees
MLBTR's team-by-team look at the upcoming deadline continues with the Yankees. The Bronx Bombers are always trying to win the World Series and this year will certainly be no exception. The American League East is tight, as is the Wild Card race, but the Yanks are obviously going to do everything they can to strengthen the roster for the playoff push. Record: 51-41 (89.8% … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Outlook: New York Yankees
Mets Designate Travis Jankowski For Assignment
The Mets announced Thursday that they’ve designated outfielder Travis Jankowski for assignment. His spot on the active roster goes to Luisangel Acuña, who has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. The team added that right-handed reliever Austin Warren is up from Syracuse to serve as the 27th man for today’s doubleheader against the Orioles. Jankowski has played with the Mets, … [Read more...] about Mets Designate Travis Jankowski For Assignment
Mets Reportedly Among Teams With Interest In Edward Cabrera
Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera is one of the most interesting trade candidates this summer. After he struggled to throw strikes through his first three-plus seasons, he’s amidst a breakout year. That makes him a potential fit for virtually every team that is evaluating the rotation market. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported in June that Cabrera was among a number of … [Read more...] about Mets Reportedly Among Teams With Interest In Edward Cabrera