Fewer than 24 hours after general manager Brian Cashman sent four prospects to Texas for slugger Joey Gallo, the Yankees have struck again. Late yesterday afternoon, New York and the Chicago Cubs agreed on a deal to bring first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Bronx in exchange for prospects Kevin Alcantara and Alexander Vizcaino. Meanwhile, according to Jack Curry, the Cubs are also picking up the entirety of Rizzo’s remaining 2021 salary.
From the Yankees’ standpoint, the acquisition of Rizzo accomplishes several things simultaneously, adds tremendous value, and does not handcuff the front office from making further moves.