Yankees ‘not big fans’ of flashy transfer deadline target despite clear need

The New York Yankees had a successful first game back from the All-Star break. Despite a 6-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, fans of the pinstripes are starting to worry. In their last 25 games, Aaron Boone’s team has a record of 9-16. The Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the AL East, one game ahead of the Yankees. The Bronx Bombers can certainly make a jump, but they may need reinforcements.

Jon Heyman of the NY Post reported that there is a strong possibility that the Chicago White Sox will trade Garrett Crochet. He also hinted that the Yankees don’t think much of the young left-handed pitcher.

Brian Cashman could be missing another ace if he passes up a Crochet trade. Rookie Luis Gil has started to cool off after a great start, Carlos Rodón is having another bad season, and they don’t have a top starter outside of Gerrit Cole. Marcus Stroman and Nestor Cortes have been reliable this season, but they could use another arm.

New York’s lineup has been criticized constantly, but that’s only because the Bronx Bombers have high expectations for their lineup. Aaron Judge is having a great season and Juan Soto was selected to the AL All-Star team in his first season in his new city. The Yankees are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season, which is best in MLB.

The bullpen and starting pitching have been the downfalls. Trading Crochet would only make sense. He’s been terrific this season with Chicago. This season, the 25-year-old leads baseball with 150 strikeouts and has a 3.02 ERA.

Bringing in Crochet would put him at the top of the rotation with Cole, and it could be one of the best in baseball. Cole is one of the best pitchers in the game and is coming off a Cy Young season. Crochet and Cole would be an elite duo, especially in the playoffs.

Let’s face it; it’s World Series or bust for the Yankees this season. New York’s expectations skyrocketed after Cashman made the midseason deal to bring Juan Soto to the Bronx. They have a generational hitter in Judge alongside Soto. And when you factor in the fact that Cole isn’t getting any younger, you have to wonder if the Yankees have the best shot at winning it all in 2024.

Cashman has a move or two to make before the deadline. The Yankees are still in the playoff mix, but this could be their best chance to reach their first World Series since 2009, depending on what they do at the deadline. Bringing Crochet to the Bronx to join Cole could be the move that puts the Pinstripes over the top.