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Yankees-Twins Trade Idea Would Bring $91M Pitcher to Bronx After Clarke Schmidt Injury
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The New York Yankees' rotation has been hit hard by injuries this season. Luis Gil has been on the injured list all season, Gerrit Cole underwent Tommy John surgery in the spring and now Clarke Schmidt is reportedly headed toward Tommy John surgery as well.
Although Gil is expected to return, the Yankees will need to find a way to address the losses in their starting rotation. Max Fried and Carlos Rodón have been great this year. Ryan Yarbrough was pitching well in the rotation before his injury as well. However, FanSided's James Nolan suggested the Yankees trade for Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline.
"The Twins starter would likely require a lucrative package to acquire, considering all the factors," wrote Nolan. "(Brian) Cashman would likely have to include (Spencer) Jones, along with other top prospects. At this point, with all the injuries, the Yankees would be foolish not to put together something to trade for Ryan."
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees reacts after a strikeout against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning during Game Three of the 2024 World...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees reacts after a strikeout against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second inning during Game Three of the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 28, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. MoreRyan has a 2.76 ERA this season and is having a career year. He has made 17 starts and had a case to be an All-Star. The Twins are five games out of a wild card spot and could be sellers at the trade deadline.
Ryan still has two more years of club control and is projected to earn a five-year, $91 million deal when he hits free agency. The Yankees could try to be aggressive at the trade deadline to make another run at the World Series this year.
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