The Yankees need quality starting pitching. The Indians boast a surplus, and are keen to cut payroll. Two members of Cleveland’s rotation, Corey Kluber (5.9 WAR) and Trevor Bauer (5.8 WAR), were among the ten most productive starters in baseball this season. Both are rumored to be on the trading block, and the Yankees already talked to Cleveland. So which one should the Bombers target?
Trevor Bauer
Bauer enjoyed a career year in 2018. He led the league with a 2.44 FIP and 0.5 home runs per nine, notched career bests with a 2.