Edwin Encarnacion traded to the Yankees

Although the Yankees are hoping to bring down sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton after an injury, that did not stop the team from adding another slugger to the mix. New York strengthened its lineup on Saturday as the Yanks announced the acquisition of Edwin Encarnacion from the Seattle Mariners.
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While the Yankees hope to have sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton back soon, that did not stop the team from adding another slugger to the mix. New York strengthened its lineup on Saturday, as the Yanks announced their acquisition Edwin Encarnacion Seattle Mariners.

The Yanks send to Seattle, their 19-year-old rightful Juan Then – their prospect No. 27, by MLB pipeline – as well as financial considerations. A source told Mark Feinsand of MLB.com that the Mariners would recover about half of the money still owed to Encarnacion (he owed more than $ 15 million in salary and redemption).

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"He's a professional and he fits well here, and I know he'll be happy to come here," said the Yankees southpaw. J.A. Happ, former teammate of Encarnacion with the Blue Jays. "He does not say much, but he works hard and is prepared."

Encarnacion, 36, is back in the American League East (USA), where he became one of the most feared batters in the game from 2009 to 2016 as a member of the Blue Jays. He averaged .241 with a total of 21 homers at the top of the season and a .888 in 65 games with the Mariners this season.

The three-star player will probably be rooted in the middle of the Bombers formation and will receive the lion's share of the attackers at the designated hitter while sometimes sharing time with Luke Voit at the beginning, leaving Kendrys MoralesThe role in the air when he comes back from injury.

The transaction also results in a broader picture of the Yankees, as Judge and Stanton will likely return to their corner post. With Aaron Hicks area of ​​the recruiting center he could force Brett Gardner and Clint Frazier to assume the roles, leaving many people wondering if there will be more changes coming before the July 31 deadline.

"I do not know who is not excited to play for the Yankees," said Happ. "It's going to be part of our lineup, and eliminating the pressure of other guys is a good thing."

Encarnacion has a .263 / .353 / .498 career slash line and ranks 56th overall with 401 circuits. He posted a .840 OPS with 18 homers in 69 games at Yankee Stadium.

To make room for Encarnacion on the 40-man roster, the Yankees have transferred the launcher Jake Barrett to the list of 60-day wounded.