According to multiple sources, the New York Yankees are the “apparent frontrunner” to land Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon in a trade. Although a deal hasn’t been completed, it’s expected a deal will happen within the next few days.
It’s not a shock that the Yankees are in serious trade talks as they need to boost their rotation and remove two players from the 40-man roster. Two spots need to be cleared off the 40-man to officially sign DJ LeMahieu and Corey Kluber.
Taillon missed most of the 2019 season and the entire 2020 season after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery.