The New York Yankees are making some noise ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, acquiring rookie relief pitcher Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
The New York Yankees are finalizing a deal to acquire right-handed reliever Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs, sources tell ESPN. Effross, 28, is a rookie with five more years of club control and has been fantastic this season. @JackCurryYES was on it.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 1, 2022
The right-handed side-armer has a 1-4 record on the season but has been impressive in his outings, striking out 50 batters in 44 innings pitched to a 2.66 ERA. He has been especially tough on left-handed hitters, who are collectively 7-for-53 (.132) against him this season.
New @Yankees reliever Scott Effross has some nasty stuff. pic.twitter.com/WpyQy1ApTi
— MLB (@MLB) August 1, 2022
Effross fills a much-needed area for the Yankees, who are looking to best position themselves for a 28th World Series title. The Bronx Bombers are ahead of most of the competition in the American League standings, but are just two games in front of the Houston Astros.
As NorthJersey.com notes, the next task for New York ahead of Tuesday's deadline is to acquire a quality starting pitcher. They have been linked to expressing interest in Oakland A's righty Frankie Montas and Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Jose Quintara.
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