It may seem strange to see Corey Kluber, a dude who’s in the running for his third Cy Young at the viable age of 32, on the trading block. But the Cleveland Indians know that now is when they’ll get the highest return, and the New York Yankees’ farm system has an abundance to offer.
As Kluber ages and his contract runs out of team options after 2021, his value will drop significantly.
Carlos Carrasco is in a similar situation. He’s a year younger than Kluber but out of team options after 2020.
According to Fancred’s John Heyman, the Yankees and Indians front offices have had at least one discussion so far.