According to FOX Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees are aggressively shopping Joba Chamberlain and Phil Hughes.
An American League executive reportedly told Rosenthal that Chamberlain could soon be dealt to a National League team, although another source reportedly indicated that nothing is close despite the Yankees having discussions about both pitchers.
Chamberlain’s name has come up in trade speculation a few times this season, so it’s understandable that the Yankees are open to moving him before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline. The 27-year-old, who has an extensive injury history, is 1-0 with a 5.75 ERA in 20 1/3 innings over 22 relief appearances this season.
Hughes, who — like Chamberlain — was once considered one of New York’s premier prospects, is 4-8 with a 4.55 ERA in 17 starts in 2013. He is 56-44 with a 4.41 ERA in 169 games (120 starts) over parts of seven big-league seasons.
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