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Yankees Eye Mahle Amid Fried Injury Scare
15 May
Summary
- Yankees consider trading for pitcher Tyler Mahle due to Max Fried's injury.
- Proposed trade involves outfielder prospect Estevan Avina.
- Max Fried expressed optimism about not missing significant time.
The New York Yankees are reportedly considering acquiring pitcher Tyler Mahle from the San Francisco Giants. This potential move comes in light of an elbow injury sustained by the Yankees' pitcher Max Fried during his start on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Fried expressed optimism that his injury is not serious and hopes to make his next scheduled start.
Analyst Chris Landers of FanSided proposed a trade where the Yankees would acquire Mahle, who has a 5.18 ERA this season, in exchange for outfielder Estevan Avina, the Yankees' 19th-ranked prospect. This move would provide the Yankees with additional pitching depth, especially with both Fried and Gerrit Cole currently sidelined.
Landers suggests that Mahle could potentially serve as a starter initially and then transition to a bulk-inning reliever role. This flexibility would help manage the workload on other existing starters, ensuring they are ready for crucial games in the fall. Mahle has been in MLB since 2017.
