Yankees commerce proposal lands hitter-pitcher combo from scuffling Rangers

[ad_1] May the New York Yankees name upon a disappointing foe as a possible commerce accomplice?

Earlier than the season, many thought the Texas Rangers could be the Yankees' prime competitors for an American League pennant. However two years after their World Collection run, Texas' offense has gone shockingly stone-cold.

At 44-46, the Rangers are 4 video games out of a playoff spot within the wide-open AL. One hitter taking part in a key position of their droop was third baseman Josh Jung, who was simply optioned to Triple-A.

Jung, a 2023 All-Star, might have been off-limits in trades if his profession had damaged in a different way. However there is not any cause to suppose he would not be attainable now if the Yankees--or any team--thought they might resuscitate his bat.

On Monday, Yankees on SI's Jack Markowski prompt precisely that. The author proposed a commerce wherein the Yankees might land not solely Josh Jung, however lefty reduction pitcher Hoby Milner as properly, a one-stop purchasing journey to spherical out the roster.

"Jung has hit .237/.283/.366 over 297 journeys to the plate in 2025, main Texas to possibility him to Triple-A Spherical Rock on July 2. The group probably nonetheless views him as an important piece of its future since he is underneath management via 2028, however he should not be untouchable," Markowski wrote.

Comply with The Sporting Information On WhatsApp

"New York would additionally profit from including one other left-handed reliever alongside Tim Hill, which is the place Milner comes into play. He's a pure rental after signing a one-year deal price $2.5 million with the Rangers this previous offseason, and he is excelled to the tune of a 2.42 ERA with a 2.10 FIP in 44 2/3 innings so far."

Jung, 27, nonetheless owns a 102 profession OPS+ regardless of his struggles in 2025. He'd be underneath crew management via 2028. Milner, in the meantime, is a traditional commerce deadline candidate, however provided that the Rangers determine to promote.

A commerce like this solely comes collectively if the 2 sides can agree on a prospect package deal, however in concept, a promoting Rangers crew could possibly be curious about a two-for-one deal like this with a Yankees crew hoping for playoff redemption.