The New York Yankees have begun their bolstering of the pitching rotation with the acquisition of Mariner ace, James Paxton. The Bombers will send three prospects, including top-rated lefty, Justus Sheffield.
With the Mariners seemingly in full rebuild mode, the Yankees took full advantage, giving up one of their younger, more promising players for a 30-year old starter that is a free agent in 2020. The front-office must be keen on keeping Paxton around for quite some time given the amount of assets given up to acquire him.