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Should the Yankees go after this switch-hitting infielder at the deadline?
Yoan Moncada could be a popular name traded at this year's trade deadline, and Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reports that the Yankees are among teams interested. The switch-hitting third baseman has mashed with the Angels, posting a 122 wRC+ with seven home runs in 36 games, but his defense at third base has been brutal. With -8 DRS and -6 OAA, the Yankees would have to stomach some deplorable defensive play with the bat, but as a rental Brian Cashman could acquire him for cheap. A low-cost risk, it would improve the team's situation at third base, but should New York be interested in landing someone with some real flaws? Is Yoan Moncada A Viable Upgrade for the Yankees? Yoan Moncada has a swing that's perfect for Yankee Stadium thanks to his pull-side power when hitting left-handed, holding a 28% Pull AIR rate on the season. The Yankees have the infamous short porch in right field, and Moncada immediately serves as a six or seven hitter in an offense against right-handed pitching. Signed to a cheap $5 million deal, New York would be on the hook for less than $2.5 million towards the Luxury Tax by acquiring him, with zero money committed beyond the 2025 season. Still, there are flaws that the Yankees would have to seriously consider when acquiring a hitter such as Moncada. READ MORE: This season Yoan Moncada is hitting .105 with a 10 wRC+ vs LHP, an issue considering the Yankees would like to add a hitter who can perform as a right-handed bat as well. Moncada has had some success against southpaws before, but the recent power outage in those matchups would be a massive red flag. Furthermore, the Cuban-born infielder has massive injury concerns and has constantly been on the injured list, including an extended stay there this past season. The defense is a very real problem has well; he has been unplayable at the hot corner after having solid defensive production at third base throughout his career. If other options don't end up with New York, perhaps this is a player who can at least be an upgrade over Oswald Peraza, but the Yankees should have options ahead of him on the depth chart. Related Headlines Yankees' blockbuster deadline deals could include front-line starter and elite power bat The Yankees are keeping their eyes on All-Star closer at the deadline Mets are reportedly 'frontrunners' in race for Pirates star pitcher Knicks 88, Pacers 91: Good news and bad news as comeback effort falls short
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The Yankees are keeping their eyes on All-Star closer at the deadline
Francys Romero of Beisbol FR reports that the Yankees have kept their eyes on Kansas City Royals' closer Carlos Estevez, who signed a free agent deal to join the AL Central squad last winter. Across 42 innings, the closer has a 2.36 ERA and 20.1% K%, seeing a regression in some key statistics including his strikeout rate, walk rate, and fastball velocity. Still, Estevez has converted 25 saves and only blown five, as he's posted a 1.31 WPA due to his high fastball and strong slider, pitches that have allowed him to generate weak pop ups. Signed through the 2026 season, the Royals are currently paying him $11 million a year and have a club option they could pick up for his 2027 campaign. Carlos Estevez Drawing Interest From the Yankees At the Trade Deadline Named to the 2025 All-Star team, Carlos Estevez would provide a high-velocity fastball with good backspin that rides at the top of the zone, but he's lost the swing-and-miss numbers he posted in 2024. All three of his pitches have seen decreases in whiff rate, and given that Estevez is already in his age-32 season, one would assume that the declining velocity could be an indication of massive regression. Last season Carlos Estevez sat at 96.8 MPH, but this year that number has reduced to 95.4 MPH, but perhaps the organization identifies a change that could improve his overall pitch quality. READ MORE: The Yankees have been known to acquire reclamation projects for their bullpen, but Estevez profiles more like a name-brand addition that is on the down turn. New York might be better off adding a more dynamic swing-and-miss arm to aid a bullpen that has an ERA north of 4.00 following some critical injuries. Brian Cashman expected to have Jake Cousins back by now, but his torn UCL has him sidelined for the entire 2025 season and perhaps all of 2026 as well. Fernando Cruz and Mark Leiter Jr. are both hurt as well, and it's why pitching will be at the forefront of the Yankees' deadline needs. Related Headlines UFC 318 Preview and Prediction: Patricio Pitbull – Dan Ige Mets struck gold with $38 million pitching investment Knicks' former G League product has impressive performance in Summer League Nets have had busy offseason despite mulling Cam Thomas' future
