When the Oakland A’s traded Sonny Gray, they wanted to make sure they received the best possible package in return. The team had enjoyed a great amount of success with Gray but were no longer considered contenders. They wanted to maximize the value of him because they didn’t see him in their long-term plans.
So along came the New York Yankees, who were looking for another pitcher to add to their staff. They offered up three prospects, James Kaprielian, Jorge Mateo and Dustin Fowler. They weren’t at the top of their pipeline but they were three prospects that all figured to make MLB impacts in the future.