The New York Yankees may have been relatively quiet at the trade deadline this past Tuesday, but two new bullpen additions might make a difference. The acquisitions of Keynan Middleton from the Chicago White Sox and Spencer Howard from the Texas Rangers show general manager Brian Cashman’s intent to enhance the bullpen.
Keynan Middleton: A Fresh Start with the Yankees
While Spencer Howard was promptly sent to Triple-A Scranton, Keynan Middleton has already demonstrated a positive influence on the Yankees, albeit across a small sample size.
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Middleton’s Performance
Previously known for his fastball pitching, averaging 95.