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June 5: Which OFs might Yanks eye in wake of Judge's injury
It is impossible to replace Aaron Judge, but the Yankees will try to do just that for a significant period of time. The club announced Thursday that the three-time MVP has been diagnosed with a right rib stress fracture and will be shut down for four to six weeks before mapping out his next steps. He is expected to play again this season, but exactly when is unclear.
Given his timetable, it's likely that Judge will be out beyond the Aug. 3 Trade Deadline. Between then and now, the Yanks may bring in some outside help for their outfield beyond calling up Spencer Jones. Here's a glance at some trade possibilities if New York decides to scour the OF market.
Byron Buxton, Twins: The 32-year-old has slugged 18 homers and recorded an .871 OPS while continuing to play strong defense in center field. He comes with a lengthy injury history, but he's been relatively healthy this year and is under contract through 2028 for about $15.1 million per season. However, he has a full no-trade clause, so any possibility of a deal hinges on whether he wants to leave Minnesota.
Taylor Ward, Orioles; Jarren Duran, Red Sox: We'll pair these two AL East left fielders together. Would either of these clubs lend a helping hand to the Yankees? New York does have a history of making deals with its arch rival. Ward has just two homers after hitting 36 with the Angels last year, but his .404 on-base percentage ranks sixth among qualified hitters. He is on an expiring contract while Duran is under club control through 2028. The Red Sox's left-handed hitter -- who has been at the center of trade rumors for the past couple of years -- got off to an ice-cold start this season, but he has belted six homers and registered an OPS north of 1.000 over his past 14 games.
Jo Adell, Angels: It's a little presumptuous to include Mike Trout here -- the Angels have shown no willingness to move their all-time great -- but Adell could be a popular Deadline name. Under club control through 2027, he's one year removed from a 37-homer campaign. He has nine home runs and a .656 OPS so far this season.
Mickey Moniak, Rockies: The No. 1 overall pick of the 2016 Draft, the left-handed-hitting Moniak is in the middle of a career-best year with Colorado. He's slashing .280/.335/.607 with 12 home runs across 43 games. He can play all three outfield spots and is controllable through 2027.
Lars Nootbaar, Cardinals: Nootbaar is expected to make his season debut Friday after undergoing surgery on both heels during the winter. He's been oft-injured throughout his five-year career, but as a lefty batter who traditionally posts good on-base marks, he'll have some appeal on the open market. The young Cards have exceeded the expectations of many so far this year, but considering that the 28-year-old Nootbaar will be a free agent after the '27 season, he probably isn't in their long-term plans.
June 3: Will struggling Tigers trade Skubal?
Trade rumors are already swirling around Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, even with more than two months to go before the Trade Deadline and the lefty on the IL following elbow surgery.
Detroit has its 6-21 record since May 4 to thank for that, turning what was a postseason hopeful into a potential Deadline seller. With Skubal set to become a free agent at the end of this season, the Tigers front office faces a pivotal decision on whether to move its most valuable chip rather than watch him walk for nothing more than Draft compensation (via the qualifying offer) during the offseason.
While not every executive MLB.com's Mark Feinsand talked to about Skubal recently was ready to say a trade is a foregone conclusion, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman considers it highly likely that the two-time Cy Young winner will be moved, putting the chances at "90%."
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