The Yankees’ number one need at the trade deadline—and all year long, for that matter—was starting pitching help. Unfortunately, the ace starting pitchers tree was bare. After trying and failing to shake loose someone like Jacob deGrom, Brian Cashman was forced to settle for J.A. Happ and Lance Lynn. He also decided to strengthen what was already the best part of the team: the bullpen. The Orioles just so happened to be selling anything that wasn’t tied down. Despite being division foes, the two sides eventually agreed upon a deal that sent prospect pitchers Dillon Tate, Josh Rogers, and Cody Carroll over to Baltimore in exchange for Zach Britton.
Yankees 2018 Roster Report Card: Zach Britton
