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5 pitchers most likely to be traded to the Yankees

By Rucker Haringey

ATLANTA, GA JUNE 17: New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets on June 17th, 2019 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA JUNE 17: New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) throws a pitch during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets on June 17th, 2019 at SunTrust Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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OMAHA, NEBRASKA – JUNE 13: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers throws toward first but is called for a balk during the 2nd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at TD America Park on June 13, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NEBRASKA – JUNE 13: Starting pitcher Matthew Boyd #48 of the Detroit Tigers throws toward first but is called for a balk during the 2nd inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at TD America Park on June 13, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

4. Matthew Boyd

Unlike the Rangers, the Tigers are harboring no illusions of postseason contention this year. They entered the All-Star break an ugly 26 games behind the Twins in the AL Central. Their front office is definitely open for business.

That doesn’t mean they’re in the mood to give Matthew Boyd away for free. He’s still got multiple years of team control left before he hits free agency. It’s possible that Detroit will try to hang on to him unless they’re bowled over by a big time offer.

Similar to Minor, Boyd is also pitching the best baseball of his career in 2019. His current ERA of 3.87 represents a substantial upgrade over his career average of 4.84. In truth, this is the first time Boyd has pitched like anything more than a mediocre starter during his career.

Boyd’s sudden uptick in performance this year is going to be a major red flag for Cashman and the Yankees front office. It’s hard to envision New York giving up a premium asset in exchange for such a unaccomplished pitcher. If Boyd does head to the Bronx this season, it will be on Cashman’s terms. He won’t overpay the Tigers for their southpaw.

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