On Wednesday, the buildup to the MLB trade deadline saw it's biggest deal yet. And it featured a former reported third base target of the New York Yankees switching teams. Thankfully, Brian Cashman and Co. already solved that issue by acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Colorado Rockies.
In this deal, the Pittsburgh Pirates sent third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes to the division-rival Cincinnati Reds in exchange for No. 9 prospect Sammy Stafura (shortstop) and relief pitcher Taylor Rogers. Hayes is signed through 2029 and will earn a $7.5 million AAV. He brings elite defense, but a dead bat (which could, however, improve if he's no longer on the lowly Pirates).