ARLINGTON, TX - JULY 27: Joey Gallo #13 of the Texas Rangers flies out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning at Globe Life Field on July 27, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Take it all in, Texas Rangers fans. Joey Gallo has been traded to the New York Yankees.
Yeah, it really happened. We’re still in shock over the whole thing. We always knew the Bronx Bombers coveted Gallo’s left-handed bat for their righty-heavy lineup, but given their uncertain playoff status for 2021, we weren’t convinced they would actually pull the trigger.