The New York Yankees made moves on Tuesday to bolster their pitching staff, acquiring Mark Leiter Jr. for several prospects. Shortly after, they traded left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson to the Houston Astros for a minor-league prospect and international pool money, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. Ferguson, 28, who joined the Yankees from the Los Angeles Dodgers this past off-season, has struggled this year with a 5.13 ERA over 33.1 innings, 11.07 strikeouts per nine innings, 4.32 walks per nine innings, a 62.2% left-on-base rate, and a 45.8% ground ball rate.
Given Ferguson’s poor performance, the Yankees decided to part ways with him and gain valuable international money, potentially to invest in Central American talent. The Yankees have a strong track record of developing quality players in their farm system, making this a strategic move. With the trade deadline approaching at 6 PM, the Yankees are expected to make more significant trades.
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