In November, it’ll be two years since the New York Yankees acquired James Paxton from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for three prospects.
In total, the Mariners received Justus Sheffield, Erik Swanson, and Dom Thompson-Williams from the Yankees. For New York, their desperate need for a top-tier starting pitcher made the trade possible. And despite the fact that Paxton may leave next winter, the Yanks should still certainly win this deal.
Paired with Luis Severino at the front of their rotation, the Yankees were expected to possess one of the best pitching staffs throughout the American League.