The New York Yankees reached a trade with the Boston Red Sox to land Alex Verdugo, who fits the lefty outfielder goal GM Brian Cashman was looking to add this offseason.
The New York Yankees struck a trade with their bitter AL East rival, the Boston Red Sox, to land star outfielder Alex Verdugo.
The Yankees acquired Verdugo in exchange for right-handed pitchers Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert and Nicholas Judice, the team announced. ESPN first reported the deal.
It’s just the eighth time since 1969 the Red Sox and Yankees have made a deal together.
But for New York, GM Brian Cashman was looking for left-handed outfield help, and he gets a 27-year-old that fits the description.
Verdugo has been a fan favorite with the Red Sox over the past four seasons after spending his first three MLB seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
