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3 days ago
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Phillies Land Yankees' Devin Williams in Blockbuster Trade Idea
The Philadelphia Phillies will have a few ways to improve at the deadline. With Jose Alvarado suspended for the postseason and 80 games in the regular season, there's no debate that the team will be interested in trading for a reliever. However, without giving up one of their top prospects, there might not be much chance for the Phillies to land an elite arm. Despite that reality, Clutch Points' Garrett Kerman proposed the idea for the Phillies to trade for Devin Williams of the New York Yankees, arguably the best closer in baseball when he's at his best. Advertisement Yes, Williams has struggled to start the year, but he's typically been excellent throughout his career, and it isn't out of the question to suggest that he'll bounce back and look like himself soon. Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson during the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Streicher-Imagn Images His trade idea would only move Jordan Viars and Andrew Baker, allowing the Phillies to land a star without giving up too much. 'The Phillies could gamble on Williams' elite changeup-still generating a .209 xBA-by trading Jordan Viars, a power-hitting outfielder stuck behind Philadelphia's MLB-ready prospects, and reliever Andrew Baker. 'Williams' $9 million expiring contract is a low-risk investment, and a reunion with pitching coach Caleb Cotham (who oversaw Williams' 2023 breakout in Milwaukee) might unlock his prior form. If Williams rediscovers even 80% of his peak ability, he'd offer a proven late-inning option alongside Jordan Romano,' Kerman wrote. Advertisement The Yankees wouldn't have much reason to take this deal, even if they want to move on from Williams at the deadline. However, from their perspective, it seems likely that he'll be on the roster past July 31. William has started figuring it out recently, a promising sign for a Yankees team looking to win a World Series just like the Phillies. Related: Bryce Harper Offers High Praise on Phillies Pitcher's Dominating 2025 Season Phillies Land Yankees' Devin Williams in Blockbuster Trade Idea first appeared on Athlon Sports on May 22, 2025
Newsweek
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
What Will Paul Skenes Cost in Trade? MLB Executives Answer
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes is just 22 years old, but he's already one of, if not the best pitcher in baseball. Skenes, who won the 2024 National League Rookie of the Year award, has made 33 career starts at the MLB level, sporting a 2.12 ERA with 232 strikeouts over 195.2 innings. More news: Former Phillies, Brewers, Mariners All-Star Announces Sudden Retirement From MLB This year, he has a 2.44 ERA over 62.2 innings, his most recent outing being a complete game in which he threw eight innings of one-run ball with nine strikeouts in a 1-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pirates' ownership hasn't shown a willingness to spend, leading many to wonder if the team would look to move Skenes at some point,t considering the astronomical contract he'll sign one day. Skenes isn't set to hit free agency until 2030, which would make him arguably the most sought-after trade target in MLB history. While it's very unlikely the Pirates trade Skenes — especially this early into his career — Mark Feinsand asked some anonymous executives what a potential trade would cost. More news: Dodgers Urged to Acquire $5.3 Million All-Star Reliever From Spiraling AL Club in Blockbuster Trade The answer? More than any player in MLB history. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 12, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 12: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates in action against the New York Mets at Citi Field on May 12, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Pirates 4-3. More"Their return would likely be as significant a trade return as we've ever seen," an NL executive said. "If they looked to trade him now, I think something like 1.5 times the (Juan) Soto deal would be a starting point." "... If they chose to go that route, they could ask for the moon from a contending team and would probably get it," another NL executive said. "It would have to be a franchise-altering deal." For reference, when the Washington Nationals traded Juan Soto (and Josh Bell) to the Padres, they got San Diego's Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 14 prospects, as well as the player that opened the season as the team's No. 1 prospect in C.J. Abrams. That's essentially four top-five prospects and another top-15 prospect for Soto, who had two and a half years of team control. Skenes is still pre-arbitration, meaning he has four and a half more years of team control. Parting with him would essentially require a team to unload their entire farm system, while also potentially parting with some MLB-ready talent. More news: Mets' Juan Soto Wanted to Re-Sign With Yankees in Free Agency, Says New York Insider For more MLB news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Farm Report: Jac Caglianone headlines MLB prospects to monitor
Jac Caglianone is just one step away. Kansas City's top prospect opened his week with a richly deserved promotion to Triple-A Omaha. Caglianone really had not encountered much adversity in the Texas League, where he was hitting .322/.394/.553 with nine bombs among his 17 extra-base hits. The homers weren't exactly wall-scrapers, either: JAC CAGLIANONE HOMER OUT OF THE BALLPARK ‼️@nwanaturals | @Royals | @KCRoyalsPD — Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 6, 2025 As Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said of Caglianone, 'he really just beat the league.' The 22-year-old will now attempt to conquer International League pitching, at which point he will have nothing left to prove in the minors. We should expect to see Caglianone at the big league level by mid-summer. His eventual callup will be an actionable fantasy event. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] No pitching prospect in the high minors is dominating quite like Misiorowski. Here's a clip of him extinguishing a hitter with 103 mile per hour velocity: 1⃣0⃣3⃣ MPH⛽️Good luck. — Nashville Sounds (@nashvillesounds) May 15, 2025 The 6-foot-7 flamethrowing right-hander entered the week with a 1.46 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 59 Ks over 49.1 innings this season at Triple-A. He's as MLB-ready as any pitcher in the minors at the moment. Let's please give him a new challenge, Brewers. While we're on the subject of gigantic right-handed starters, you might be interested in learning that Painter just picked up his first win at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He's had a long road back from Tommy John surgery, but the recent results have been excellent. Painter threw 71 pitches in last week's start, tossing 5.0 innings and striking out three. The blazing fastball and 12-6 curve are back. We should see Painter in Philly in the not-so-distant future. Boston's every-tool prospect has multiple hits in five of his last eight games, lifting his season-slash to an absurd .322/.450/.520. Anthony has walked nearly as often as he's struck out (37 BB, 38 K) and he's delivered 16 extra-base hits, including five homers. Whenever he makes his way to Fenway, he'll arrive as a 20/20 threat with significant on-base ability. He homered for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday while Double-A Portland was hosting Roman Anthony bobblehead night, so he's keeping the entire Red Sox farm system happy these days. If base-stealing is among your fantasy needs, Marsee is definitely a player worth monitoring. He's swiped 25 bags in 28 attempts at Triple-A Jacksonville so far this season, leading the International League by a wide margin. He's also getting himself on-base at an exceptional rate (.374 OBP). Unfortunately (at least in fantasy terms), Marsee only rarely reaches base by putting the ball in play successfully. His batting average is just .204 at the moment and he hit only .200 in the high minors last year over 485 at-bats. It's a curious profile, no question. Marsee stole 51 bases last season and 46 the year before, so there's no doubting his wheels. He's a former Arizona Fall League MVP, too. It's entirely possible, however, that his best-case outcome would make him only a category specialist in our game. Burns was toying with the Trash Pandas on Tuesday night, striking out seven over 5.0 innings, allowing just two hits and one run and lowering his ERA to 1.88. He's now whiffed 30 batters in his 20.0 frames this month. Burns is another right-hander with triple-digit heat and terrific secondary stuff. Check the tape: Chase Burns starts are becoming must-see No. 11 prospect (@Reds) strikes out seven, giving him a 35-to-3 K/BB ratio in 24 innings for the Double-A @ChattLookouts. — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 21, 2025 It seems likely we'll see Burns in Cincinnati this season, assuming the Reds remain competitive. He's a potential impact arm, without question. With Dylan Crews (back) now ailing, the Nationals have called up Hassell, the eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft and yet another piece received in the Juan Soto deal. Hassell was hitting .288 at Triple-A Rochester with four homers and nine steals. He's a little light on power, but he's already displayed 30-steal speed in the minors. As with any call-up, he has the potential to stick if he's immediately productive. He's currently rostered in 3% of Yahoo leagues. The Cubs returned Shaw to Iowa for additional seasoning after a slow start in April, but it didn't take him long to force his way back into the major league lineup. He hit six home runs and stole five bags in 24 games at Triple-A while delivering a .970 OPS, looking more or less like the same guy who dominated the level in 2024. On Monday night, he went 2-for-4 against the Marlins with a double, one RBI and one steal — uncommon third-base production by Chicago's recent standards. He followed up that performance with another multi-hit night on Tuesday. Shaw offers power and speed potential with eligibility at three positions (2B/3B/SS) and he's currently available in a majority of Yahoo leagues. He's the perfect fantasy multi-tool for a mixed league bench, so add aggressively.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Farm Report: Jac Caglianone headlines MLB prospects to monitor
Jac Caglianone is just one step away. Kansas City's top prospect opened his week with a richly deserved promotion to Triple-A Omaha. Caglianone really had not encountered much adversity in the Texas League, where he was hitting .322/.394/.553 with nine bombs among his 17 extra-base hits. The homers weren't exactly wall-scrapers, either: JAC CAGLIANONE HOMER OUT OF THE BALLPARK ‼️@nwanaturals | @Royals | @KCRoyalsPD — Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) April 6, 2025 As Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said of Caglianone, 'he really just beat the league.' The 22-year-old will now attempt to conquer International League pitching, at which point he will have nothing left to prove in the minors. We should expect to see Caglianone at the big league level by mid-summer. His eventual callup will be an actionable fantasy event. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] No pitching prospect in the high minors is dominating quite like Misiorowski. Here's a clip of him extinguishing a hitter with 103 mile per hour velocity: 1⃣0⃣3⃣ MPH⛽️Good luck. — Nashville Sounds (@nashvillesounds) May 15, 2025 The 6-foot-7 flamethrowing right-hander entered the week with a 1.46 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 59 Ks over 49.1 innings this season at Triple-A. He's as MLB-ready as any pitcher in the minors at the moment. Let's please give him a new challenge, Brewers. While we're on the subject of gigantic right-handed starters, you might be interested in learning that Painter just picked up his first win at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He's had a long road back from Tommy John surgery, but the recent results have been excellent. Painter threw 71 pitches in last week's start, tossing 5.0 innings and striking out three. The blazing fastball and 12-6 curve are back. We should see Painter in Philly in the not-so-distant future. Boston's every-tool prospect has multiple hits in five of his last eight games, lifting his season-slash to an absurd .322/.450/.520. Anthony has walked nearly as often as he's struck out (37 BB, 38 K) and he's delivered 16 extra-base hits, including five homers. Whenever he makes his way to Fenway, he'll arrive as a 20/20 threat with significant on-base ability. He homered for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday while Double-A Portland was hosting Roman Anthony bobblehead night, so he's keeping the entire Red Sox farm system happy these days. If base-stealing is among your fantasy needs, Marsee is definitely a player worth monitoring. He's swiped 25 bags in 28 attempts at Triple-A Jacksonville so far this season, leading the International League by a wide margin. He's also getting himself on-base at an exceptional rate (.374 OBP). Unfortunately (at least in fantasy terms), Marsee only rarely reaches base by putting the ball in play successfully. His batting average is just .204 at the moment and he hit only .200 in the high minors last year over 485 at-bats. It's a curious profile, no question. Marsee stole 51 bases last season and 46 the year before, so there's no doubting his wheels. He's a former Arizona Fall League MVP, too. It's entirely possible, however, that his best-case outcome would make him only a category specialist in our game. Burns was toying with the Trash Pandas on Tuesday night, striking out seven over 5.0 innings, allowing just two hits and one run and lowering his ERA to 1.88. He's now whiffed 30 batters in his 20.0 frames this month. Burns is another right-hander with triple-digit heat and terrific secondary stuff. Check the tape: Chase Burns starts are becoming must-see No. 11 prospect (@Reds) strikes out seven, giving him a 35-to-3 K/BB ratio in 24 innings for the Double-A @ChattLookouts. — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 21, 2025 It seems likely we'll see Burns in Cincinnati this season, assuming the Reds remain competitive. He's a potential impact arm, without question. With Dylan Crews (back) now ailing, the Nationals have called up Hassell, the eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft and yet another piece received in the Juan Soto deal. Hassell was hitting .288 at Triple-A Rochester with four homers and nine steals. He's a little light on power, but he's already displayed 30-steal speed in the minors. As with any call-up, he has the potential to stick if he's immediately productive. He's currently rostered in 3% of Yahoo leagues. The Cubs returned Shaw to Iowa for additional seasoning after a slow start in April, but it didn't take him long to force his way back into the major league lineup. He hit six home runs and stole five bags in 24 games at Triple-A while delivering a .970 OPS, looking more or less like the same guy who dominated the level in 2024. On Monday night, he went 2-for-4 against the Marlins with a double, one RBI and one steal — uncommon third-base production by Chicago's recent standards. He followed up that performance with another multi-hit night on Tuesday. Shaw offers power and speed potential with eligibility at three positions (2B/3B/SS) and he's currently available in a majority of Yahoo leagues. He's the perfect fantasy multi-tool for a mixed league bench, so add aggressively.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fantasy Baseball Farm Report: Jac Caglianone headlines MLB prospects to monitor
Jac Caglianone is just one step away. Kansas City's top prospect opened his week with a richly deserved promotion to Triple-A Omaha. Caglianone really had not encountered much adversity in the Texas League, where he was hitting .322/.394/.553 with nine bombs among his 17 extra-base hits. The homers weren't exactly wall-scrapers, either: As Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said of Caglianone, 'he really just beat the league.' Advertisement The 22-year-old will now attempt to conquer International League pitching, at which point he will have nothing left to prove in the minors. We should expect to see Caglianone at the big league level by mid-summer. His eventual callup will be an actionable fantasy event. [Smarter waivers, better trades, optimized lineups — Yahoo Fantasy Plus unlocks it all] Jacob Misiorowski dials it up No pitching prospect in the high minors is dominating quite like Misiorowski. Here's a clip of him extinguishing a hitter with 103 mile per hour velocity: The 6-foot-7 flamethrowing right-hander entered the week with a 1.46 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 59 Ks over 49.1 innings this season at Triple-A. He's as MLB-ready as any pitcher in the minors at the moment. Let's please give him a new challenge, Brewers. Andrew Painter is making progress While we're on the subject of gigantic right-handed starters, you might be interested in learning that Painter just picked up his first win at Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He's had a long road back from Tommy John surgery, but the recent results have been excellent. Painter threw 71 pitches in last week's start, tossing 5.0 innings and striking out three. The blazing fastball and 12-6 curve are back. We should see Painter in Philly in the not-so-distant future. Roman Anthony, still raking Boston's every-tool prospect has multiple hits in five of his last eight games, lifting his season-slash to an absurd .322/.450/.520. Anthony has walked nearly as often as he's struck out (37 BB, 38 K) and he's delivered 16 extra-base hits, including five homers. Whenever he makes his way to Fenway, he'll arrive as a 20/20 threat with significant on-base ability. Advertisement He homered for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday while Double-A Portland was hosting Roman Anthony bobblehead night, so he's keeping the entire Red Sox farm system happy these days. Weird player alert: Jakob Marsee If base-stealing is among your fantasy needs, Marsee is definitely a player worth monitoring. He's swiped 25 bags in 28 attempts at Triple-A Jacksonville so far this season, leading the International League by a wide margin. He's also getting himself on-base at an exceptional rate (.374 OBP). Unfortunately (at least in fantasy terms), Marsee only rarely reaches base by putting the ball in play successfully. His batting average is just .204 at the moment and he hit only .200 in the high minors last year over 485 at-bats. It's a curious profile, no question. Advertisement Marsee stole 51 bases last season and 46 the year before, so there's no doubting his wheels. He's a former Arizona Fall League MVP, too. It's entirely possible, however, that his best-case outcome would make him only a category specialist in our game. Chase Burns, still dealing Burns was toying with the Trash Pandas on Tuesday night, striking out seven over 5.0 innings, allowing just two hits and one run and lowering his ERA to 1.88. He's now whiffed 30 batters in his 20.0 frames this month. Burns is another right-hander with triple-digit heat and terrific secondary stuff. Check the tape: It seems likely we'll see Burns in Cincinnati this season, assuming the Reds remain competitive. He's a potential impact arm, without question. Robert Hassell III gets the call With Dylan Crews (back) now ailing, the Nationals have called up Hassell, the eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft and yet another piece received in the Juan Soto deal. Hassell was hitting .288 at Triple-A Rochester with four homers and nine steals. He's a little light on power, but he's already displayed 30-steal speed in the minors. As with any call-up, he has the potential to stick if he's immediately productive. He's currently rostered in 3% of Yahoo leagues. ICYMI: Matt Shaw has re-arrived The Cubs returned Shaw to Iowa for additional seasoning after a slow start in April, but it didn't take him long to force his way back into the major league lineup. He hit six home runs and stole five bags in 24 games at Triple-A while delivering a .970 OPS, looking more or less like the same guy who dominated the level in 2024. On Monday night, he went 2-for-4 against the Marlins with a double, one RBI and one steal — uncommon third-base production by Chicago's recent standards. He followed up that performance with another multi-hit night on Tuesday. Shaw offers power and speed potential with eligibility at three positions (2B/3B/SS) and he's currently available in a majority of Yahoo leagues. He's the perfect fantasy multi-tool for a mixed league bench, so add aggressively.
