NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 02: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Adam Ottavino #0 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on September 02, 2020 in New York City. The Rays defeated the Yankees 5-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Buster Olney of ESPN (subscription required) recently discussed the possibility of trading away reliever Adam Ottavino to shed salary. If true, the SF Giants should pick up the phone.
Olney speculates that the Yankees are both interested in upgrading the rotation while staying below the $210 competitive balance tax (CBT).