3 Relievers Yankees Can Trade for Not Named Blake Treinen

The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in trading for Oakland Athletics reliever Blake Treinen, and fans across the country are questioning why Brian Cashman would be looking to trade for a guy who posted a 4.91 ERA out of the bullpen. Sure, Treinen is a year removed from one of the best years baseball has ever seen from a reliever, when he was in the AL Cy Young conversation, but things went downhill for him real quick. With that said, here are three relievers the Yankees can trade for who aren't named Blake Treinen.

3. Kirby Yates

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Yates actually played for the Yankees in 2016, but struggled to the tune of a 5.23 ERA before his eventual release. However, he's since blossomed into an All-Star closer in San Diego, leading the MLB in saves last season with 41 while boasting a polished 1.19 ERA. There are rumblings around Petco Park that Yates could be expendable in order to help bolster their young core. With the signing of Drew Pomeranz to the bullpen, the Padres could try to a swing Yates deal with Brian Cashman and Co.

2. Justin Wilson

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Wilson is another ex-Yankee pitcher who actually thrived for the franchise, going 5-0 with a 3.10 ERA in 2015, but was later traded for Chad Green and Luis Cessa. Would the Mets be willing to make a trade with their crosstown rivals? In this day and age, whatever's best for the team should be prioritized over any rivalry, and if the Yanks can package together a couple of prospects in exchange for a reliever who went 4-2 with a 2.54 ERA last year, the Mets should jump at the opportunity.

1. Hansel Robles

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Robles was picked up by the Angels in the middle of the 2018 season after being DFA'd by the Mets, and he instantly thrived. This past season, Robles went 5-1 with 23 saves and a 2.48 ERA. The Yankees could facilitate the utilization of Robles as a set-up man to Aroldis Chapman, or use him as one of the first guys out of the bullpen, as Robles offers flexibility in multiple bullpen spots; that matters more than ever in today's game. The question is, what would it take for the Angels to depart with him? If the Yankees dangle enough prospects, the Angels could bite.