The New York Yankees swapped appeaser Adam Ottavino with the Boston Red Sox.
The deal is the first deal between AL East’s rivals since one involving Stephen Drew and Kelly Johnson in 2014.
In addition to Ottavino, the Yankees announced that they are sending RHP Frank German to Boston, with a source saying that ESPN’s $ 850,000 Buster Olney is also going to the Red Sox. Boston, in return, will send a player to be named later or cash considerations to New York.
Ottavino signed a three-year, $ 27 million contract with the Yankees ahead of the 2019 season.
He proved to be a key player in the 2019 New York bullpen backend, hurling for an ERA of 1.90 in 73 appearances that season. However, 2020 proved to be a challenge for Ottavino, as he had an ERA of 5.89 and made three saves in 24 matches.
The right-handed will always have a place in the Yankees tradition, as he was the first player in the history of the franchise to wear No. 0.