MLB Trade Rumors: Can the Yankees pull off one of these blockbusters?

Let’s dig into 5 blockbuster trades the Yankees can totally pull off

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees watches his team from the dugout in an MLB baseball game against the Minnesota Twins on April 24, 2018 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Yankees won 8-3. (Photo by Paul Bereswill/Getty Images) /

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KANSAS CITY, MO – MAY 04: Mike Moustakas #8 of the Kansas City Royals swings at the ball during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium on May 4, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Brian Davidson/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Moustakas /

4. Mike Moustakas

Unlike Votto, Moustakas’ contract isn’t going to be any sort of issue. He’s only committed to the Royals through the end of this season. After that, his plan is to hit free agency and find a long-term deal.

That means Moustakas would likely be a rental for the Yankees. Given the presence of Miguel Andujar in the organization, that’s just fine. Moustakas could provide New York with a short-term lift down the stretch and then head out the door.

Moustakas already has 10 homers on the year and his power would likely increase after moving to Yankee Stadium as well. He’s a dead pull hitter. The Royals’ third baseman would look at the short porch in right as an absolute bullseye.

Don’t think that acquiring Moustakas would necessarily stunt Andujar’s development. Andujar could remain the starter at the hot corner if Moustakas were used as a DH or even as a first baseman. There’s room for both men in Aaron Boone’s lineup.

Moustakas gives Cashman the chance to bring in a talented rental without giving anything significant up in return. He’s almost certainly going to move this summer, the only question is where he’ll end up.

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