Yanks get Taillon, trade 4 prospects to the Pirates!!!

It has been nearly a decade since Gerrit Cole and Jameson Taillon were the Pirates’ rising stars, their bond strengthened by sharing a spring apartment that hosted countless deep chats about pitching. They dreamed about leading a rotation toward October, which is exactly what the Yankees are banking on.

The Yankees acquired the 29-year-old Taillon in exchange for four prospects on Sunday, reuniting the former Bucs and hoping to bolster their staff with a right-hander who has flashed an electric arsenal over the years. Taillon is expected to be ready for Opening Day after recovering from a second Tommy John procedure.


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