The upcoming trade deadline comes at a crucial stage for the New York Yankees as the team is struggling to stay competitive in the AL-East amid a losing stretch. After a series sweep against the Mets, the Yanks’ lead to the Baltimore Orioles in AL-East has dropped to 1.5 games.
That being said, the upcoming trade deadline will be an opportunity for the New York Yankees to bolster the roster, given the front office is willing to part ways with prize trade pieces. Interestingly, if recent rumors are to be believed, the New York-based team is open to trading their top prospects for a blockbuster deal.
Yankees To Risk Jasson Dominguez, Spencer Jones At Trade Deadline!
With the mid-season trade deadline on the horizon, the New York Yankees are in a familiar position where they have to choose between balancing the pursuit of immediate success with the protection of their future. This year, the front office is eyeing top pitching, bullpen, and infield options at the August 1 deadline. However, to materialize an ambitious deal, sacrificing top prospects will be the need of the hour. And if MLB insider Jeff Passan is to be believed, the front office is open to trading top prospects Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones for the right offer. Jasson Dominguez, affectionately regarded as ‘The Martian’ for his otherworldly talent, has been one of the most hyped prospects in baseball.
However, after a strong debut last year, Jasson Dominguez has been struggling with back-to-back injuries. Days after recovering from a Tommy John surgery, the kid picked up an oblique injury and landed back on IL. On the other hand, Spencer Jones, another highly regarded prospect, has been making significant strides in the Yankees’ farm system. Due to his uncanny physical resemblance to captain Aaron Judge, Jones is being compared to the former AL-MVP with his raw batting power. That being said, similar to Dominguez, Jones represents the future core of the Yanks. His development has been closely watched by the front office, and while trading him would be a tough decision, the right offer for a game-changing player could push the front office to consider it. Overall, trading Dominguez or Jones would be a high-risk move. However, it could also provide the club with the missing pieces needed to make a deep playoff run.
Aaron Judge Unbothered By Trade Deadline Hype!
Meanwhile, New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge appeared unserious about the upcoming deadline hype. When asked to lay out expectations, Judge said any move from the front office is welcomed. However, as a player, his focus remains on the full-season grind.
He feels the present New York Yankees roster is great and the team is still a game and half out of first place in our division Al-East which is the toughest division in baseball. Hence, showing up each day with renewed sense of urgency and unleashing true potential will do the job just fine. Notably, the Yanks will face Boston Red Sox next in a three-game series.
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