MLB Trade Rumors: Who will the Yankees trade before the deadline?

MLB Trade Rumors: Who will the Yankees move before the deadline?

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Pitcher Sonny Gray #55 of the New York Yankees looks the runner at first base back in an MLB baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 25, 2018 on a foggy and misty night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees won 7-4. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 12: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees runs the bases after his second inning home run against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 12, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Athletics 7-6 in 11 innings. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

4. Aaron Hicks

The idea that the Yankees might deal an everyday starter might surprise a lot of fans. The reality is that Hicks is only hitting .215 at the moment. That isn’t good enough for a 28-year-old center fielder who should be squarely in his prime.

Cashman could easily decide that center field is a spot the Yankees must upgrade before October baseball arrives. That wouldn’t be a cheap acquisition for the team, but they could look to swing a deal for a player in the last year of his contract with another club.

If the Yankees move for a new center fielder, dealing Hicks would make a lot of sense. He wouldn’t provide the team a ton of value as a reserve outfielder. That could see him move in exchange for a new center fielder or in an entirely different transaction.

In the end, Hicks is the one player who can alleviate the team’s need to find a replacement for him. If he can pick up his play, then Cashman may elect to stay put at the deadline. If he continues to struggle at the plate, the Yankees will certainly look to find an upgrade.

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