Yankees 'Likely' to Pursue Reds' $53M All-Star Flamethrower: Insider
Summary
The New York Yankees are considering pursuing Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene in a trade. Greene is an All-Star known for his fast fastball and has four years left on his current contract.Key Facts
- The Yankees' rotation has strong players but may face uncertainties due to injuries and expectations.
- Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, Gerrit Cole, and Cam Schlittler are key pitchers in the Yankees' rotation.
- Hunter Greene is a 25-year-old All-Star pitcher for the Reds with a fastball that can exceed 100 mph.
- Greene has four years remaining on a six-year, $53 million contract with the Reds.
- Reports suggest the Reds might consider trading Greene, which could attract interest from several teams, including the Yankees.
- Greene's recent performance includes a 2.76 ERA over 45 starts and 301 strikeouts in 258 innings during the last two years.
- There are concerns about Greene's durability, as he hasn't qualified for the ERA title in his past seasons.
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