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Another trade target off the board: Brad Hand goes to Indians

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Another potential Yankees trade target is off the market. The Padres have traded All-Star southpaw Brad Hand and righty middle reliever Adam Cimber to the Indians for top prospect Francisco Mejia, according to multiple reports. It’s a 2-for-1 deal. Quite the bullpen makeover for the Tribe.

The Yankees had been connected to Hand in recent weeks — he’s been on their radar since last year’s trade deadline — though it never seemed like their interest was that serious. They’re said to be more focused on rotation help, which makes sense. The Yankees have a great bullpen, but Hand would’ve made it better.