The Yankees swung a big trade for starting pitcher Jameson Taillon on Sunday, bolstering their rotation. In addition to adding an arm, the Yankees were also seeking to balance out their 40-man roster to make space for recent free agent signings DJ LeMahieu and Corey Kluber. The Yankees traded four players, including two that were on the 40-man roster, in Miguel Yajure, Canaan Smith, Roansy Contreras and Maikol Escotto. Lets take a look at the players that the Yankees gave up in the deal and how they impact the Yankees minor league system.
Miguel Yajure is the prospect in this deal most familiar to Yankees fans after he made his major league debut in 2020.