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Yankees 'Likely' to Pursue Reds' $53M All-Star Flamethrower: Insider

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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