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MLB Trade Rumors: 5 starting pitchers the Yankees can target to fix their rotation

By Rucker Haringey

HOUSTON, TX - MAY 11: Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - MAY 11: Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on May 11, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /
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SAN DIEGO, CA – MAY 12: Tyson Ross #38 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park on May 12, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Andy Hayt/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyson Ross
SAN DIEGO, CA – MAY 12: Tyson Ross #38 of the San Diego Padres pitches during the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at PETCO Park on May 12, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Andy Hayt/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Tyson Ross /

5. Tyson Ross

Ross isn’t the safest potential acquisition for the Yankees, but he wouldn’t be the most expensive move for Brian Cashman. The fact that he’s in the last year of his contract with the Padres could make him available for a mid-tier prospect.

His career to date has been a bit of a roller coaster ride. Ross looked like he was on his way to stardom before a shoulder injury cost him almost all of his 2016 season. This year, it looks as if he’s really bounced back.

Ross is currently the ace of the Padres staff with an ERA of just 3.35 in nine starts. San Diego doesn’t want to deal Ross, but they have to realize they’re going nowhere after their 20-30 start to the season. This summer is their last chance to actually get something before he potentially walks in free agency.

At 31 years of age, Ross isn’t going to solve the Yankees’ pitching issues for years to come, but he can be more than a rental. Dealing a mediocre prospect for him this summer would give Boone and company to reevaluate him before he hits free agency. A long-term stay in the Bronx wouldn’t be out of the question.

Tyson Ross won’t be the biggest name on the trade market this summer, but he could form an excellent one-two punch with Severino atop the Yankee rotation.

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