The Yankees made a big splash this offseason by signing reliever Adam Ottavino to a three-year, $27 million contract. Ottavino is a great addition to an already formidable Yankees bullpen, but who did they have to give up to get him?
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Yankees’ Trade
The Yankees have been one of the most active teams this offseason, and they made another move today. They traded for Adam Ottavino, who is a relief pitcher. The Yankees gave up two prospects in the trade.
Yankees trade Adam Ottavino to the Rockies for James Kaprielian and Miguel Andujar
The Yankees have agreed to trade right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino to the Colorado Rockies for prospects James Kaprielian and Miguel Andujar, according to a report from MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
The move comes as a bit of a surprise, as it was widely assumed that the Yankees would keep Ottavino after signing him to a three-year, $27 million contract this offseason. However, with the team’s bullpen already being one of the best in baseball, they apparently decided that they could afford to part with him.
Kaprielian is a highly-touted pitching prospect who was drafted by the Yankees in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft. He has yet to make his debut in the majors, but he is considered to be one of the team’s top prospects.
Andujar is a third baseman who made his MLB debut last season. He played in just 12 games, but he impressed with his bat, hitting .271/.309/.485 with two home runs and four RBIs. He is expected to be a key member of the Yankees’ infield this season.
Prospects
The Yankees got three prospects in return for All-Star reliever Adam Ottavino. The headliner is right-handed pitcher Nolan Gorman, who is ranked as the Cardinals’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline. Gorman, 19, was a first-round pick (19th overall) in the 2018 draft out of high school in Arizona. He hit .291/.391/.513 with 17 home runs in 86 games last season for Low-A Peoria.
Yankees receive James Kaprielian and Miguel Andujar in the trade
The Yankees have acquired two prospects in the trade that sent reliever Adam Ottavino to the Red Sox. The Yankees will receive right-handed pitcher James Kaprielian and infielder Miguel Andujar in the deal.
Kaprielian, 25, was a first-round pick of the Yankees in 2015. He has spent the last two seasons pitching in the minors, compiling a 4-2 record and 3.10 ERA in 19 starts.
Andujar, 23, is a third baseman who hit .273/.315/.504 with nine home runs and 30 RBIs in 58 games for Double-A Trenton last season. He is considered one of the Yankees’ top prospects and could see time in the majors this season.
Yankees’ top prospects according to MLB.com
The Yankees have a lot of prospects, and according to MLB.com, here are their top 10:
1. Estevan Florial, OF
2. Jonathan Loaisiga, RHP
3. Chance Adams, RHP
4. Deivi Garcia, RHP
5. Clarke Schmidt, RHP
6. Michael King, RHP
7. Esmil Rogers, RHP
8. Domingo Acevedo, RHP
9. Rashad Crawford, OF
10. Albert Abreu, RHP
Reactions
The Yankees made a move today, signing reliever Adam Ottavino to a three-year, $27 million contract. The deal includes a fourth-year option for $14 million. Ottavino, who turns 33 in November, had a 2.43 ERA and struck out 112 batters in 77 innings last season for the Colorado Rockies. Here are the reactions to the Yankees signing Adam Ottavino.
Yankees fans’ reactions to the trade
Some Yankees fans are excited about the trade, while others are disappointed. Here are some of their reactions:
“This is a great move by the Yankees. They needed another good reliever and Ottavino will be a great addition to the team.” – @yankeesfan101
“I’m not happy about this trade. I liked Ottavino and I’m sorry to see him go. I hope the Yankees know what they’re doing.” – @bleeding_bombers
“WOW!!! The Yankees just got better!!! They got Ottavino AND Betances??? AMAZING!!!!” – @yankees_suck123
Rockies fans’ reactions to the trade
The reaction from Rockies fans to the trade has been mixed. Some are happy that Ottavino is gone, while others are upset that the team didn’t get more in return.
Here are some tweets from Rockies fans:
“Adam Ottavino was the best reliever on the Rockies last year. Trading him away is a mistake.”
“I’m not happy with the return the Rockies got for Adam Ottavino. They could have gotten more.”
“Good riddance to Adam Ottavino. I’m glad he’s gone.”
What’s next for the Yankees?
The Yankees got Edwin Encarnacion, who is a big power bat, but they also gave up a lot to get him. They gave up Adam Ottavino, who was one of their best relievers, and they also gave up some prospects. So, what’s next for the Yankees? Are they done making moves?
Yankees’ plan for the future
The Yankees are always looking to improve their team, and they have been active this offseason. They made a big splash by signing Gerrit Cole, and they also added some depth by signing reliever Adam Ottavino.
What’s next for the Yankees? They will continue to look for ways to improve their team. They have been linked to free agent pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu, and they are also reportedly interested in shortstop Didi Gregorius, who is currently a free agent.
The Yankees have made some great moves this offseason, and they will continue to look for ways to improve their team. They are one of the teams to watch this offseason, and it will be interesting to see what they do next.
