Pirates Acquire Miguel Yajure, Three Other Prospects
4 years agoThe Pittsburgh Pirates dealt right-hander Jameson Taillon to the New York Yankees on Sunday in exchange for pitchers Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto and outfielder Canaan Smith, according to sources. Yajure was the Yankees No. 15 prospect, according to MLB Pipeline, while Contreras was No. 19 and Smith was No. 21. Yajure, 22, isn't overpowering with a 92-95 mph four-seam fastball, but he throws strikes and commands his pitches well at such a young age. He could be a sleeper as a back-end starter as he induces plenty of weak contact. Contreras, 21, is advanced for his age, but the right-hander must improve his command and reduce his fly balls to have success at the next level. Smith has decent speed and has spent the majority of his time in left field, and he has the skills to become a solid big-league hitter in terms of average and power.
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan
Source: ESPN.com - Jeff Passan