Yankees Urged To Swing Rare Intra-Divisional Trade For Infielder
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The New York Yankees hold onto the lead of the loaded American League East, but if they don't upgrade their infield and starting rotation, they might not have this lead for long.
While the Yankees have tried every internal approach possible to fill these gaping roster voids, it seems like they're going to need to turn to the trade market for a solid upgrade.
Zachary Howell of Clutch Points recently suggested the Yankees could trade infield prospect Jesus Rodriguez to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for veteran infielder Ramón Urías. It would be a rare intra-divisional trade between two AL East rivals.
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"This trade nets the Yankees another versatile defensive piece to throw at their problem at second base. Urias is an above-average fielder with enough pop at the plate to give Boone confidence putting him in his order," Howell wrote. "Trades that stay within the AL East are rare, especially between the Orioles and Yankees, though.
"Despite Baltimore's belief that they can recover their season, not much has changed. Urias joins a growing list of players that could be moved at the deadline to contenders who want them. The Yankees need him more so to cover their defensive weakness at second, but he would also be an offensive upgrade over LeMahieu."
It would be quite shocking to see the Orioles swing a deal with the Yankees to help push the Bronx Bombers in the right direction, but Urías is clearly an expendable player on Baltimore's roster.
This trade could make sense, but it's more likely the Yankees will be forced to look outside the division for help. Still, adding an infielder will likely sit at the top of the Yankees' priorities this season.
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