The New York Yankees are in trouble. Not just because of their recent slide, which saw them fall out of first place in the American League East. The club learned over the weekend that right-hander Clarke Schmidt will miss the rest of the season because he likely needs Tommy John surgery. That news could cause general manager Brian Cashman to shift his trade-deadline strategy. Until now, it was believed the Yankees were targeting a third baseman, with Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suarez atop the list. Cashman still might be calling Arizona GM Mike Hazen before July 31, but now it could be to inquire about right-hander Zac Gallen, who was called “compelling” by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Teams scouting him have been impressed, believing that the D-backs will trade him before he hits free agency this winter,” Nightengale reported Sunday. Problem is, Gallen doesn’t want to go anywhere. “I would like to not be in that discussion,” Gallen said, per Nightengale. “I would like for us — and it starts with me — toRead More
Yankees trade target sends clear message
