MLB Rumors: Dodgers urgent targets, Red Sox alarm bells, Yankees blunder

MLB Rumors: Yankees miss out on Jeimer Candelario, make no effort to acquire him

As the trade deadline nears, one of the biggest things to focus in on is the lineup cards that managers put out. When a typical starter is not seen in the lineup, it’s often a sign of a trade being discussed on that player.

This became the reality around Jeimer Candelario as he was not seen in the lineup for the Nationals this afternoon. Many have speculated the infielder would be a perfect fit for the Yankees to acquire, as he would fill in as a major piece in their infield rotation.

But as Candelario was being discussed in trades by the struggling Nationals, Andy Martino reported that the Yankees were not in the discussions surrounding him. This could be seen as a huge blunder for New York, especially when it’s noted that the price on Candelario was very achievable.

The Cubs ended up dealing their 14th and 16th prospects, per MLB Pipeline, to acquire Candelario from the Nationals. The biggest issue with the Yankees missing out on him isn’t just the fact that they missed him. It’s the fact that they didn’t even make an attempt, which shows little to no urgency as they sit in a loaded AL East division.