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Here are some trades the Yankees might make with Giancarlo Stanton out

By Joshua Sadlock

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rays 6-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 18: Giancarlo Stanton #27 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on June 18, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rays 6-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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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) /

1. Anthony Rendon

There is only one exception to my belief that the Yankees will not look to replace Stanton with another superstar, and that is Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon. The 29-year-old is a free agent at the end of this season and has not made any progress towards an extension with Washington. After failing to trade or re-sign Bryce Harper last year and missing the playoffs anyway, the Nationals should be more willing to deal at the deadline this year.

The Yankees figure to be interested in Rendon as a free agent given the uncertainty over Miguel Andujar’s health and ability to play third base for the long haul. If the Yankees have identified Rendon as a target after this season, then why not attempt to acquire him this year and upgrade third base over current starter Gio Urshela. After a hot start as a fill-in, Urshela has hit just .226/.275/.403 in June — numbers much more in line with his career averages.

Starting pitching should be at the top of the trade priorities list for the Yankees, but the cost to acquire someone like Marcus Stroman or Madison Bumgarner will be prohibitive. The Yankees have seen the top of their farm system depleted as prospects reach the big leagues or have been used in trades. The depth might not be there to pull off a deal for an elite starter.

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Calling Rendon a potential trade target for the Yankees is pure speculation at this point because the Nationals have gotten themselves back to .500 and in the conversation for the second Wild Card. They’ll have to fall apart in July to consider shopping Rendon, but the Yankees have time to wait it out for the time being.

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