Cubs Trade Proposal Sends Top Prospects to Diamondbacks
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Peraza, who was once one of the Yankees' top prospects, is a top-notch fielder, but recently has come under fire for his less than stellar hitting stats. This season, he's slashing a .149/ .211/ .240 with three home runs,
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.
Arizona shipped off outfielder Randal Grichuk to the Royals, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed on Saturday. Right-handed pitcher Andrew Hoffman is going back to Arizona. Going into Saturday’s play, Grichuk has a .243 batting average with a .742 OPS with 15 doubles through 69 games this season.
The New York Yankees are looking for answers at third base, and many analysts think they've found their guy in Arizona Diamondbacks star Eugenio Suárez. CBS Sports writer Mike Axisa urged the Yankees to make a big swing for both Suárez and Diamondbacks right-handed pitcher Merrill Kelly.
After a 12-run, 14-hit outburst Friday night, the Phillies pounded 13 hits and drew seven walks Saturday. They’ll take aim at a sweep on Sunday.
The Padres don't have the best farm system, but neither do the Yankees. Despite that, The Athletic noted that both teams could be interested in Kelly at the deadline, naming them potential trade fits for his services.