The Rays have acquired right-handed pitcher David McKay from the Yankees in exchange for cash considerations, per the Yankees. McKay will be added to the Rays’ 40-man roster and sent to Triple-A, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter). Manuel Margot is going on the 60-day injured list, opening a slot for McKay.
McKay was recently designated for assignment by the Yankees as they made room for Albert Abreu, claimed off waivers from the Royals. As part of this deal, the Yankees announced that Abreu has been placed on the active roster. Right-hander Clarke Schmidt was optioned to Triple-A last night after the game, freeing up a spot on the active roster.
McKay actually spent spring training with the Rays, so he’ll be familiar with his new club. The 27-year-old made just two appearances for the Yankees, both scoreless innings. He has also appeared in his career with the Mariners and Tigers, totaling 28 2/3 innings over 28 appearances since 2019 with an overall 5.65 ERA/4.78 FIP.
For the Yankees, they’ll pick up some cash from a division rival while returning to a former prospect in Abreu. Still just 26, Abreu made seven appearances with the Rangers and another four with the Royals this season, and while he has posted a 3.46 ERA over those 13 innings, an 8.44 FIP belies some underlying issues with the overall body of work. Namely, Abreu has struggled from a lack of command, giving out 16 free passes in those 13 innings.
I know what you’re thinking: “Watch the Rays turn this guy McKay into another solid reliever.”
Could happen. He’s only 27 and has only 28.2 innings in the majors. Lack of control appears to be his weakness, but he has as an 11.0 K/9 in that tiny sample.
Poor Clarke — he gets the win, followed by a ticket on the shuttle back to the minors. Tough racket.
At this point i think the Yankees are the ones with the magic of turning random waiver or small trades in to back end arms
Can’t argue with that.
You mean like Garrett Whitlock?
@Michael Sometimes mistakes happen but at least Cashman makes moves as opposed to many teams out there who don’t do anything and allow things to become stale.
This is a terrible move, the GM is dumpster diving again, you all are talking like he’s going to the hall of fame —- Oh wait, I thought I clicked on Red Sox article. Scratch that.
You’re a hero McKay!
Cashman is gonna regret trading away top prospect Cash Considerations.
The Rays traded him, Craven. So he’s probably not as good as his prospect rating.
it was a pun, as if ‘Cash Considerations’ was a player. However, the Ray’s should have been used not Yankees
I know that. My comment was a joke too, jopeness. Michael Kay has lately been talking about how one should be suspicious when the Rays let a player go.
This is like being back in fifth grade trading baseball cards.
They had baseball cards back then? Didn’t they have to stitch the picture on the front or something?
Sucks for Manny Margot. Seemed like this was the year he was really putting it all together.
I don’t understand why the Yankees are putting Abreu on the major league roster. I get that in order to claim him they have to put him on the 40 man roster, but why put him on the 26 man major league roster? Sure an extra and fresh arm might be needed this weekend with Houston coming to town, but why Abreu? Much rather have Schmidt, he only pitched one inning last night. Even if you wanted Schmidt to go down and get stretched out to make starts later in the year, they must have someone more ready than Abreu.
Am I missing something?
Rivers or Dolan?
Maybe want to stretch his innings out for more starts. With July and August coming and Servino innings will be watched.
He’s out of options so he needs to clear waivers before he can be assigned to AAA. He’ll be DFA’d once Chapman and/or German are back.
Thanks StudWinfield
@Stud I think they may be getting ready to trade German, stretch out Schmidt, bring back Chapman, and Abreu is just a filler with no options.
Schmidt wouldn’t have been available tonight and possibly not tomorrow night either. The Yankees will likely just roster Abreu in case of emergency for a day or two then DFA him and try to pass him through waivers. There’s also the possibility that Schmidt is being sent down to be stretched out as a starter
I really hope Schmidt stays positive and keeps performing with all the back-and -forth, and it ultimately leads him to a rotation spot. The guy’s been a trooper this year, for sure.
As a Jays fan I think it is reprehensible that the Evil Empire can trade a reliever to the Rays right before the Jays and Rays have to play each other 5 times in 3 days, And it’s for money not a player. The Commissioner where is he:?!!!!!!
Calm down
Haha. I’m calm enough. It’s not the guy, it’s the idea.
Calm down and get the # of Kayla Patterson. She looks kinda hot…
She also made 23K over the last 3 months, so, she’ll probably buy YOU dinner!
Milan made 30k, you may want to try her first….
Yeah McKay does have the lowest ERA in Yankees history so you’re right to be worried.
Aaaron Hicks…. that’s how you admire a homerun…. when you know 100% it’s a goner. Well done.
HICKSY!!!!
IKF is safe! pending review.
edit: BS!
“The call stands” means they didn’t see enough to overturn it. When they can side with the ump, they’re liable to do it.
I get it but it was such a cloooose play. We NEED more cameras AND satellites!!! /s
Thanks, Judge!
Was that the best game of the year? I think maybe so.
It may be. Man, this current team brings me back to those dynasty years seasons where those teams are always fighting and finding ways to win. Even in losses, it’s close.
The best is hearing the guys talk and repeat that they expect to win each game… as in every single one. No games off. No accepted losses.
Cute note from Kay on the Paredes HR in the one-run loss… the Rays and their short porch, man!
Gotta say, Hicksy’s bat drop and wry look toward the dugout was the best home run reaction I’ve seen this year. That there was funny!