New York Yankees: 3 division rivals they should trade for right now

Yankees: 3 trade targets from Baltimore Orioles that could be instant boosts to the clubhouse

Jun 16, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Austin Hays (21) celebrates with center fielder Cedric Mullins (31) after hitting a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays in the eighth inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jorge Lopez, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees

Jun 19, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (48) pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays during the ninth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports /

11. . RP. Baltimore Orioles. Jorge López. 1. player

The Yankees bullpen has been phenomenal as their 2.71 ERA is the best in the sport but as baseball fans know well by now, you can never have too much pitching and Jorge López would provide their bullpen with more depth.

He was awful for the Orioles in 2021 and he was primarily a starter. López was 3-14 with a 6.07 ERA in 33 games (25 starts).

In his first full season as a reliever, López has made 33 appearances with 13 saves and he has a 1.22 ERA with a 0.86 WHIP as their closer.

He allowed his first home run of the season on Friday night and he is only allowing 4.4 hits per nine innings, which is less than half of the rate that he had in 2022.

He has two more seasons after 2022 before he becomes a free agent and if he keeps his 2022 season going this year and beyond, he could help replace Aroldis Chapman, Chad Green, Zach Britton, Miguel Castro, and Lucas Luetge, all of whom are in the Yankees bullpen right now.

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