MLB’s non-waiver trade deadline is July 31st. As the New York Yankees appear to be in playoff contention, every day this month we will take a look at a player who could be involved in the Yankees’ deadline activity. These players will either be current Yankees who could be traded away or players from other organizations who New York could look to acquire for the playoff push.
The New York Yankees could use starting pitching help. However, with a few toppitching prospectsworking their way through the system, the Yankees may be better off with a rental arm at the trade deadline.
SP Johnny Cueto, San Francisco Giants, Buy
There are a few rental arms who could be on the trade market with varying price tags.
Yesterday we took a look atJeremy Hellicksonwho, for reasons we covered, could be on the cheaper side.
Johnny Cuetocould be a little pricier in terms of prospects, but he’s a bigger name who could satisfy New York fans.
At 34-54, the San Francisco Giants are in serious need of a rebuild at the trade deadline.
Cueto would likely be the first to go after it wasreportedthat he is expected to opt out of hiscontractafter this season.
Cueto has struggled a bit this year. The right-hander is 6-7 with 4.26 ERA.
Injuries could be to blame for Cueto’s struggles, however, as he has dealt withblistersand, most recently, anear infection.
Just last year, Cueto was 18-5 with an ERA of 2.79, resulting in a sixth place finish in theNL Cy Youngrace.
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Perhaps good health and a change of scenery could get Cueto back on track.
With the Yankees’ recent struggles, it’s a chance worth taking.
The Giants’ farm system ranks just 25th onBleacher Report’s post-2017 MLB Draft rankingsand they could really use an infusion of talent.
Right-handed pitcher Tyler Beede is the top prospect in San Francisco’s system according toMLB.com. However, he only ranks as the 74th-best prospect in all of baseball.
The Yankees’ farm system has the talent that the Giants need and they have lots of it.
Jorge Mateois the Yankees’ fourth-best prospect but is 37th onMLB.com‘s list of the top prospects in all of baseball. The speedy shortstop would instantly become San Francisco’s top prospect.
Throw in a pitching prospect such asDrew Finley, the Yankees’ 21st-best prospect, and Cueto could end up in pinstripes.
Next: Yankees Daily Trade Deadline Profile: Jeremy Hellickson
The Yankees need to find a way to get out of this rut.
When healthy, their offense should be in good shape. Their pitching, on the other hand, could use some reinforcements. It was, after all, the Yankees’ biggest issue coming into the season.
Afteranother bullpen meltdownon Friday night, our next profile will be a player who could give the Yanks some bullpen help.
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