The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are reportedly competing for one of the top starting pitchers expected to be available at the trade deadline.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is a week away, and few teams are expected to be more active than the New York Yankees.More news: MLB Trade Deadline Buyers and Sellers: Predictions for All 30 TeamsAfter opening the season 50-22, the Yankees have since gone 10-20, and have seen their starting rotation go from best in MLB to one of the worst.On June 15, the Yankees had a rotation earned run average of 2.77, which was No. 1 in MLB. Since then, the Yankees have had a rotation ERA of 5.
10 ERA this season across 16 starts and 93 innings pitched.Taillon is in the second season of a four-year, $68 million deal. After struggling in 2023, he's enjoying one of the best seasons of his career in 2024.Both the Red Sox and Yankees appear to be looking for starting pitching help this deadline. The Red Sox, one of the biggest surprises in the American League this year, have enjoyed much success from a starting rotation that ranks tied-for-seventh in MLB with a 3.71 ERA.
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