The New York Yankees They are still looking for pieces in the market that will help them fight for the pass to the playoffs of the MLB.
Although the priority for New York are the pitchers, it doesn’t hurt to scout the market for a hitter to help power an offense that has struggled to produce.
One of the doors that can knock is that of the Arizona Rattlesnakes, who are last in the West of the National League with a record of 26-66 and 32.5 games from the leaders of the San Francisco Giants.
What’s it like to be a teammate of new All-Star Eduardo Escobar? It’s hilarious. It’s uplifting. It’s gratifying.
And, as the trade deadline looms, awfully bittersweet.https://t.co/8GggbbcSCT
– Zach Buchanan (@ZHBuchanan) July 13, 2021
Ketel Marte’s injuries have taken him away from the first line of interest and now eyes are turning to the Venezuelan Eduardo Escobar, This Tuesday he will be in his first All-Star Game in 11 seasons in the majors.
In favor of the veteran there are two things: his defensive versatility – he can cover third and second base and shortstop – and also his ability with the tree.
“I’m an All-Star, it’s going to stick with me for life.”
Sox and Cubs takeaways from Denver, including shortstop Tim Anderson taking it all in and Eduardo Escobar on handling trade rumors:https://t.co/bGxDXEea9b– LaMond Pope (@lamondpope) July 13, 2021
Escobar is hitting .254 / .301 / .483 and is in the top 5 in the National League with 20 homers 60 RBIs. Also, he hits both hands.
The 32-year-old makes $ 7.5 million in 2021, the last season in a three-year deal he signed in 2018. The team that takes him will have to pay him about $ 3.9 million left over from his contract year.
Arizona has many needs, and the Yankees can offer Miguel Andújar for him to take care of third base for Escobar and give them a choice between relievers like Luis Cessa, Jonathan Loáisiga and Chad Green.