The latest Yankees rumors swirling around right now involve New York possibly trading for a left-handed pitcher to bolster their already solid bullpen. According to The Athletic's Jim Bowden, San Diego Padres left-handed pitcher Brad Hand is a name to monitor in the industry as a possible Yankees trade target.
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Bowden illustrates that Hand could fill the one hole that the Yankees currently have.
"The Yankees have the most power of any team in baseball, with arguably the best and deepest bullpen in the game. However, their one glaring need is in their starting rotation where they could use a No. 2-type starter after ace Luis Severino at the top of their rotation. Cole Hamels, Michael Fulmer, Brad Hand and Chris Archer are already names being bandied in the industry as possible targets."
Hand is 28-years-old and having a solid season. He has pitched in 31.1 innings with 49 strikeouts, 14 walks, and holds a 2.01 ERA.
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