Yankees send top pitching prospect to Cubs for reliever Scott Effross
The New York Yankees are making some noise ahead of Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, acquiring rookie relief pitcher Scott Effross from the Chicago Cubs on Monday.
The right-handed side-armer has a 1-4 record on the season but has been impressive in his outings, striking out 50 batters in 44 innings pitched to a 2.66 ERA. He has been especially tough on left-handed hitters, who are collectively 7-for-53 (.132) against him this season.
Effross fills a much-needed area for the Yankees, who are looking to best position themselves for a 28th World Series title. The Bronx Bombers are ahead of most of the competition in the American League standings, but are just two games in front of the Houston Astros.
As NorthJersey.com notes, the next task for New York ahead of Tuesday's deadline is to acquire a quality starting pitcher. They have been linked to expressing interest in Oakland A's righty Frankie Montas and Pittsburgh Pirates lefty Jose Quintara.
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