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The New York Yankees may have dropped their series finale on May 26 against the San Diego Padres, but they’re still one of baseball’s best teams. They have a two-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East off the strength of a 37-18 record. The Bombers will likely add at the July 30 trade deadline for the stretch run. Could their haul include landing Miami Marlins slugger Josh Bell?
Dylan Sanders of Sports Illustrated thinks it could be something for general manager Brian Cashman to pursue. Especially since Bell’s bat has caught fire after a slow start. The left-handed slugger is hitting .228/.311/.355 through 223 plate appearances in 2024. However, those numbers have jumped up to .296/.370/.457 in 92 May plate appearances.
Bell is in the second season of a two-year, $33 million deal and is currently making $16.5 million, per Spotrac. Between that and some inconsistent offensive production over the years, Sanders thinks it won’t take a lot for a team to pry him away from the Marlins, thus making him a “value option” for interested clubs.
Miami’s 6-24 start to 2024 made them clear early-season sellers. Meanwhile, New York has gotten inconsistent production from Anthony Rizzo through his first 221 trips to the plate (.697 OPS). Finding another bat with power who could play first base might not be a bad idea.
