{"id":11510,"date":"2024-07-29T14:48:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T21:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/?p=11510"},"modified":"2024-07-29T14:55:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T21:55:11","slug":"pirates-acquire-infielder-nick-yorke-from-red-sox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportrelay.com\/mlb\/2024\/07\/29\/pirates-acquire-infielder-nick-yorke-from-red-sox\/","title":{"rendered":"Pirates Acquire Infielder Nick Yorke From Red Sox"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Pittsburgh Pirates<\/a> are finalizing a trade to acquire Triple-A infielder Nick Yorke<\/a> from the Boston Red Sox<\/a> in exchange for RHP Quinn Priester<\/a>. The 17th overall pick in the 2020 MLB draft, Yorke was the 6th-ranked prospect in the Red Sox’s system before the trade.<\/p>\n

Yorke Trade From the Pirates\u2019 Perspective<\/h2>\n

Yorke has shown flashes as a strong hitting and fielding asset during his run with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox. In his 38 games in Triple-A, Yorke is batting .310 with a .408 OBP and .490 slugging. Furthermore, he has hit 6 home runs and 19 RBI. Yorke’s strong play in Triple-A has been a bounce back from his prior seasons where he struggled with injuries. For the Pirates, the hope is Yorke can develop into a strong bat to help with their lackluster hitting. Current starting Second Baseman Jared Triolo<\/a> (.198 AVG, 25 RBI) has struggled at the plate this season.<\/p>\n

From the Red Sox\u2019s Perspective<\/h2>\n

For the Red Sox, this trade opens up a vacancy on their 40-man roster and alleviates the risk of losing Yorke for free in the upcoming Rule 5 Draft. The Red Sox optioned Priester (2-6, 5.04 ERA) to Triple-A affiliate Worcester. Priester, the 18th overall pick in the 2019 MLB Draft, will look forward to a fresh start with the Red Sox after struggling in his 10 appearances for the Pirates this season.<\/p>\n

More to Come?<\/h2>\n

It is unlikely that this will be the last move the Pirates make before tomorrow’s deadline at 6 PM Eastern. The Pirates are firmly in contention for a wild card spot in the National League. A strong addition to the aforementioned lackluster hitting could be a strong step toward getting there. One purported target is already off the table, as the Miami Marlins<\/a> traded shortstop Jazz Chisholm Jr.<\/a> (.249, 50 RBI) to the New York Yankees<\/a> on Saturday.<\/p>\n

With time winding down, this trade could be part of a larger plan. Notably, Yorke, who has primarily played second base, shares a position with Termarr Johnson<\/a>, the number 2 prospect in the Pirates’ system. It is possible the Pirates are looking to slightly replenish their prospect pool before a trade.\u00a0 Could the Pirates be stocking up assets for a big move down the line? Only time will tell.<\/p>\n

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