Not long after shipping Adam Warren off to Seattle, the Yankees flipped Tyler Austin and right-handed pitcher Luis Rijo to the Twins in exchange for Lance Lynn and cash considerations. It’s already an official deal! Brian Cashman pulled off the surprising move, netting the Yankees some pitching depth. It sounds like the team might use him out of the bullpen, though starting isn’t out of the question.
The right-hander was one of the many players who struggled to find a new home over the offseason.