The 2022 MLB Trade Deadline had some expected deals, but also a few surprises for the Yankees. All things considered, the Bombers can say they are a better team, as they used some of their minor league depth to secure some important big league pieces.
They brought in outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Harrison Bader, plus relievers Scott Effross and Lou Trivino, starting pitcher Frankie Montas, and prospect Clayton Beeter. To get Bader, however, they made a puzzling decision: jettisoning dependable left-hander Jordan Montgomery.
Yankees acquire Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino from the Athletics
After Luis Severino suffered a lat strain, the Yankees needed a similarly talented pitcher to navigate through August and September, and potentially the playoffs.