The first move of the offseason for the New York Yankees may not have been headline-worthy but it was a strategic move.
The Yankees traded right hander Nick Rumbelow across the country to the Seattle Mariners. In return, the Bombers received left hander JP Sears and righty Juan Then.
Let’s take a look at what the Yankees have received and just what they’re losing in Rumbelow.
What they’re gaining:
A 21-year-old from Sumter, SC, JP Sears was drafted by Seattle in the 11th round of the 2017 MLB draft.