HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 19: Chad Green #57 of the New York Yankees reacts as Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning in game six of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 19, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Following the trade of Adam Ottavino to the Red Sox, there were major concerns from the Yankees fanbase about the bullpen.
By moving on from Ottavino, the Yankees were able to repurpose his $9 million salary and use that money to sign two very different bullpen pieces: submarine righty Darren O’Day and lefty Justin Wilson.