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MLB rumors: 5 players Yankees needs to trade for

By Rucker Haringey

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals reacts after flying out to left in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on May 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 16: Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals reacts after flying out to left in the eighth inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on May 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /
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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giant pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park on May 12, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 12: Madison Bumgarner #40 of the San Francisco Giant pitches during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Oracle Park on May 12, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

3. Madison Bumgarner

The idea of the Yankees making a move for Madison Bumgarner isn’t new. The Giants’ southpaw is widely predicted to be the best starting pitcher who will move this season. As such, it’s safe to assume San Francisco will look for a small fortune to part ways with him.

Cashman might not be willing to meet their steep asking price, but that doesn’t mean the Yankees couldn’t use a pitcher of Bumgarner’s caliber. He’s just the sort of ace that could turn a playoff series on its head with one dominant start.

The Yankees are still hopeful that Luis Severino will return and anchor their rotation after the All-Star break, but there’s a cloud of mystery surrounding his current injury status. No one can really be sure when Severino will return or what sort of condition he’ll be in.

Even if Severino does come back in good form, Bumgarner would give Boone four good starting pitchers to count on in October. A playoff rotation of Severino, Bumgarner, James Paxton and Masahiro Tanaka could be enough to cause a parade in the Canyon of Heroes.

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