With the Cubs and Yankees' needs aligning at the trade deadline, the Bronx Bombers struck first with a deal for the Rockies' third baseman.
Despite Matt Shaw's recent hot stretch, it's no secret that the Cubs are looking for third base help at the trade deadline.
The impacts of acquiring a veteran stopgap at the position are numerous, from alleviating (what's been) a black hole in the lineup to helping fix the bench by pushing Shaw into a utility role for the remainder of his rookie campaign.