If the New York Yankees want to take a significant step forward and mortgage their future to reach the World Series in 2023, trading for Pittsburgh Pirates star outfielder Bryan Reynolds is an easy choice.
The Pirates are looking for star pitching prospects in return, but the Yankees don’t have any readily available. The more likely scenario would be Jasson Dominguez or Oswald Peraza, two of the team’s top prospects heading into the 2023 season. In fact, Peraza is expected to feature at shortstop unless Anthony Volpe can surprisingly steal the job.
The Yankees know Bryan Reynolds would change their outfield:
However, Reynolds remains on the Yankees’ wish list, despite their desire to retain their top prospects.