The New York Yankees traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson, the groups introduced Friday.
The transfer represents a passing of the torch behind the plate for the Yankees.
Trevino, 32, arrived in New York through commerce with the Texas Rangers earlier than the beginning of the 2022 season to begin at catcher. He excelled together with his bat within the first half, making his first and solely All-Star crew. He additionally received a Gold Glove and the American League Platinum Glove after main all catchers with 21 defensive runs saved. He completed the season batting .248 with 11 house runs and a .671 OPS.
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Accidents restricted Trevino to 55 video games in 2023. He started the 2024 marketing campaign because the Yankees’ beginning catcher till he landed on the injured listing due to a quadriceps harm in July.
Austin Wells, a rookie, changed Trevino and did not give up the beginning job for the rest of the season. Trevino completed the 12 months hitting .215 with eight house runs and a .642 OPS in 73 video games. Wells completed third in AL Rookie of the Yr voting after batting .229 with 13 house runs and a .718 OPS in 115 video games.
With the commerce of Trevino, who’s slated without cost company after subsequent season, the 25-year-old Wells figures to report back to spring coaching because the crew’s on a regular basis catcher.
Cruz made his main league debut at 32 years outdated in 2022. Now 34, the right-hander has a 4.52 ERA in 141 video games as an enormous leaguer. Final season, Cruz posted a 4.86 ERA with 109 strikeouts in 69 appearances. He’s not eligible for arbitration till the 2026 season.
Cruz is the Yankees’ second bullpen acquisition this offseason. They acquired nearer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers final week.
The Reds despatched Jackson to New York after signing him to a minor league contract final month. The 28-year-old catcher has a .132 profession batting common with a .456 OPS and 6 house runs in 124 video games throughout 5 seasons for the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.
