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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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HOUSTON, TX – APRIL 25: Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 25, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – APRIL 25: Trevor Bauer #47 of the Cleveland Indians pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 25, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Trevor Bauer

Almost all of the rationale behind the Yankees moving for Bumgarner applies to Trevor Bauer as well. The reason the Indians ace finds himself one spot higher on this list is because he’s still just 28 years old.

That makes him a player who Cashman could acquire to boost his ball club now and for multiple years to come. Bauer doesn’t have quite the same postseason resume that Bumgarner sports, but the 2.21 ERA he pitched to in 2018 makes it clear just how talented a hurler he can be.

The Indians don’t necessarily want to offload Bauer in the middle of the season, but there were credible rumors linking him with a trade to the Bronx this summer. If Cleveland falls out of the playoff race, look for those talks to resume.

The real question is whether or not Cashman would be willing to part with the sort of prospects required to tempt the Indians into making a move. Bauer’s age, talent and experience make him a player that should net Cleveland multiple top prospects in any transaction. That’s a hefty price for the Yankees to pay, but acquiring a potential ace is never cheap.

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