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Yahoo
3 days ago
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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
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Yankees add high-profile ex-$63 million prospect in trade to strengthen infield
Image Source: Getty For as much as the New York Yankees have climbed up the AL East standings by winning 15 of their past 20 games, they still have one lingering problem: infield depth. Third base has been a revolving door since Gleyber Torres departed in free agency and injuries struck key contributors. According to a new trade proposal, which has been getting attention, the solution could come in the form of Los Angeles Angels infielder Yoán Moncada — former MLB No. 1 consensus prospect and one of MLB's highest-risk-high-reward players, but the top figure for New York carries a low-cost/low-risk/low-upside rating. New York Yankees' infield depth tested as third base remains a weak spot The Yankees have enjoyed a dominant record, but have been a little snake-bitten in trying to solidify their infield. With Torres gone, Aaron Boone has used various combinations of Oswaldo Cabrera and Oswald Peraza at third base along with other utility players. For one, Cabrera is finished for 2015 because of a broken ankle, and Peraza's offense has made the situation worse. However, as New York eyes October, third base has turned into an issue with the rest of the roster starting to click. Having a competent infield is the lifeblood of the Yankees, and making sure third base is steady would take their lineup to new heights. Recently, Sara Molnick of Pinstripes Nation tossed around the idea of trading for Yoán Moncada, citing his upside and position flexibility. Despite his paltry numbers this year and recently going on the injured list with knee inflammation, Moncada is still a very useful switch-hitter that can man both corners, a skillset that would provide an immediate benefit to the Yankees still. Moncada could benefit from a fresh start with the New York Yankees The path to MLB for Yoán Moncada hasn't come without its challenges. He hit just eight games with the Red Sox after signing with them for an MLB-record $31.5 million bonus in 2015 (total cost for Boston: $63 million, if you include taxes) and was traded to the White Sox in the deal that brought Chris Sale to Beantown. While Moncada had quirks of stardom throughout his time in Chicago, even hitting 25 home runs in 2019, he has never managed to stay on the field to build upon what he showed during the few seasons he was there. Also Read: $25,000,000 worth Pete Alonso's 'on hold' free agency delays Yoán Moncada and Justin Turner's signing Moncada is now 30 and is playing as part of a one-year, $5 million deal with the Angels. A change of scenery could do him well, and the Yankees could serve as an ideal landing zone. New York brings him in without having to part ways with top prospects, and Moncada gets the opportunity to rebuild his career on a playoff contender. The move could pay off big time for either side if he returns to form.
Newsweek
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Trade Scenario Nets Yankees Ex-$63 Million MLB No. 1 Prospect to Plug Infield Gap
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees are riding a wave of success in the American League East. Winning 15 of their last 20 games, including a series-opening victory over their arch-rivals the Boston Red Sox on Friday, the Bronx Bombers sit five comfortable games ahead of the second-place Toronto Blue Jays in the division, and entered the weekend with MLB's second-best record. But all is still not completely well in the Bronx. Since New York lost seven-year second-baseman Gleyber Torres to free agency over the offseason, Yankee manager Aaron Boone has been playing mix-and-match with his infield — an infield which has also been punctured by a series of injuries. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 13: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on before the game against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on May 13, 2025 in Seattle, MLB: Yankees Castoff Making New York Regret Giving Up on Him With All-Star Caliber Season To finally fill that infield gap, Pinstripes Nation writer Sara Molnick proposed a trade target for the Yankees who could provide stability at third base, a position that has been in flux all season, and by extension settle down the whole infield situation. To do that, the Yankees — under Molnick's plan — would go out and get a player who was once the most highly prized prospect in all of baseball, but whose career never reached its expected potential, mainly due to injuries. A change of scenery to a winning organization, perhaps, could put him on the right path. In 2017, Cuban infielder Yoán Moncada was ranked as the overall No. 1 prospect in the game by MLB Pipeline. Just two years earlier, the Boston Red Sox won a bidding war for the then-19-year-old prospect, paying him a $31.5 million signing bonus, at the time a record for an international free agent. Because the massive bonus exceeded the Red Sox' limit for international signings, the team was hit with a hefty luxury tax bill, bringing its total price tag for signing Moncada to $63 million. But Moncada appeared in just eight games for the Red Sox, all in 2016, with four hits. After that, Boston packaged him in a trade with the Chicago White Sox for lefty ace Chris Sale. Eight years after that, Moncada is now with the Los Angeles Angels, on a one-year, $5 million contract. More MLB: Former Cy Young Award Winner to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery "Moncada has shown flashes of his potential, with a .237 average, sixhome runs, and 19 RBIs. Currently on the injured list with right knee inflammation, his health status will be a key factor in any trade considerations," Molnick wrote. She listed the factors in favor a trade for Moncada as the fact that he is a "switch-hitter with power potential," and "could be a bounce-back candidate in a new environment." Perhaps most important, Molnick wrote, Moncada remains "versatile across (the) corner infield." Dealing for Moncada would likely be a low-risk, potentially high-reward proposition that would cost the Yankees little in the way of prospect assets. At the age of 30, he may now have an extra jolt of motivation, as he approaches the now-or-never point in his career. More MLB: Motor City Madness: New Tiger Gleyber Torres Directs Snarky Tweet at Yankees GM
Business Wire
05-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Homewise Award $25K to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Woman to Buy First Home
BUSINESS WIRE)--The saying 'Things happen when they are supposed to' was often repeated by Ivon Moncada during her arduous multiyear journey to homeownership. That journey culminated recently with a Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) down payment assistance grant, awarded through FHLB Dallas member financial institution Homewise. "We're thankful FHLB Dallas supports housing affordability through its down payment program.' -Chris Quintana, chief lending officer with Homewise Share Ms. Moncada was awarded a $25,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) down payment assistance grant to buy her first home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. HELP assists income-qualified, first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance and closing costs. Up to $25,000 per homebuyer is available in Texas and New Mexico and up to $20,000 per homebuyer is available in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. FHLB Dallas allocated $17 million for HELP this year, up from $15.5 million in 2024. The final round of funding for 2025—$4.25 million—opens on August 1. Ms. Moncada moved to Santa Fe in 2009 and took financial literacy courses from Homewise. She worked on improving her credit score and began saving for a down payment from income earned through her job of caring for disabled residents in a group home. After a divorce and the inability to find a home she could afford, the mother of four with three at home considered giving up her dream. 'I got to the point that I was thinking about quitting because I thought it was never going to happen,' she said. Then last year, she learned about a neighborhood of entry-level homes to be built in Santa Fe. She qualified to buy one and recently moved in. 'Santa Fe is a challenging market for residents who have modest incomes like Ms. Moncada,' said Chris Quintana, chief lending officer with Homewise. 'Entry level homes here sell for more than $400,000. The HELP grant, our mortgage and a second mortgage —provided through Santa Fe County Affordable Housing Program—without a repayment requirement until she sells the home, made this deal work. It wasn't easy. We're thankful FHLB Dallas supports housing affordability through its down payment program.' Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas, said down payment grants for New Mexico residents were increased this year due to rising home prices in the state. 'We're happy to see Homewise and other New Mexico members using our HELP grants as a way to help hard-working New Mexicans achieve the American Dream,' he said. Ms. Moncada, meanwhile, is paying it forward by letting others know about the programs that helped her. 'I try to tell as many people as I can about these programs,' she said. 'It took a long time, but my mother always said things happen when they are supposed to. I'm very happy.' About Homewise A better way to buy a home means buying a safe, high-quality, affordable home with low-cost financing, equipped with knowledge and solid financial habits. Homewise brings all the steps to buy and own a home under one roof. Our services and products empower our customers with knowledge and financial skills, provide them with affordable homes and lending products, and support them as partners both before and after the home purchase. About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $109.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Homewise Award $25K to Santa Fe, New Mexico, Woman to Buy First Home
Grant Provided Down Payment Assistance SANTA FE, N.M., June 05, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The saying "Things happen when they are supposed to" was often repeated by Ivon Moncada during her arduous multiyear journey to homeownership. That journey culminated recently with a Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) down payment assistance grant, awarded through FHLB Dallas member financial institution Homewise. Ms. Moncada was awarded a $25,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) down payment assistance grant to buy her first home in Santa Fe, New Mexico. HELP assists income-qualified, first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance and closing costs. Up to $25,000 per homebuyer is available in Texas and New Mexico and up to $20,000 per homebuyer is available in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. FHLB Dallas allocated $17 million for HELP this year, up from $15.5 million in 2024. The final round of funding for 2025—$4.25 million—opens on August 1. Ms. Moncada moved to Santa Fe in 2009 and took financial literacy courses from Homewise. She worked on improving her credit score and began saving for a down payment from income earned through her job of caring for disabled residents in a group home. After a divorce and the inability to find a home she could afford, the mother of four with three at home considered giving up her dream. "I got to the point that I was thinking about quitting because I thought it was never going to happen," she said. Then last year, she learned about a neighborhood of entry-level homes to be built in Santa Fe. She qualified to buy one and recently moved in. "Santa Fe is a challenging market for residents who have modest incomes like Ms. Moncada," said Chris Quintana, chief lending officer with Homewise. "Entry level homes here sell for more than $400,000. The HELP grant, our mortgage and a second mortgage —provided through Santa Fe County Affordable Housing Program—without a repayment requirement until she sells the home, made this deal work. It wasn't easy. We're thankful FHLB Dallas supports housing affordability through its down payment program." Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas, said down payment grants for New Mexico residents were increased this year due to rising home prices in the state. "We're happy to see Homewise and other New Mexico members using our HELP grants as a way to help hard-working New Mexicans achieve the American Dream," he said. Ms. Moncada, meanwhile, is paying it forward by letting others know about the programs that helped her. "I try to tell as many people as I can about these programs," she said. "It took a long time, but my mother always said things happen when they are supposed to. I'm very happy." About Homewise A better way to buy a home means buying a safe, high-quality, affordable home with low-cost financing, equipped with knowledge and solid financial habits. Homewise brings all the steps to buy and own a home under one roof. Our services and products empower our customers with knowledge and financial skills, provide them with affordable homes and lending products, and support them as partners both before and after the home purchase. About the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $109.9 billion as of March 31, 2025, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and other credit products to approximately 800 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Corporate CommunicationsFederal Home Loan Bank of (214) 441-8445 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
