The New York Yankees and Miami Marlins became the latest teams to agree to a notable trade Saturday afternoon ahead of Major League Baseball’s July 30 trade deadline.. The Yankees get All-Star center fielder/second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. from the Marlins in exchange for three prospects: catcher Agustin Ramírez, infielder Jared Serna, and utility player Abrahan Ramirez.
As is tradition, we here at CBS Sports like to provide instant analysis of each of the biggest trades. That includes issuing a judgment in the form of a letter. You can find all of that below, but first, here are the full terms of the reported deal:
- The Yankees accept: CF/2B Jazz Chisholm Jr.
- Marlins welcome: C Agustin Ramírez, INF Jared Serna, and UTL Abrahan Ramirez
Now, onto the good stuff.
Yankees team: A
Chisholm is one of the most polarizing players in the game for reasons that don’t seem to exist at all. His biggest charms seem to be that he is charming, attractive, and loyal to himself. There’s a reason he’s been on the cover of the league’s video game for the past few years: he’s strong in ways that make him stand out from the crowd. He’s cool, really — and that character isn’t and isn’t always accepted in baseball. In fact, Chisholm has publicly discussed whether the former Marlins teammate ruined his makeup.
But forget all the sound and fury — what does Chisholm bring to the roster? A little bit. Remember, he’s a 26-year-old who can play at the highest level while hitting a league clip. That is, it has, and will always be an attractive position. Chisholm has twice before coming close to posting a 20-20 season. The move to Yankee Stadium should help that pursuit, Statcast estimates that he would have six more home games (giving him 19) if he played his home games in the Bronx.
You can look at Chisholm’s improved walk and strikeout rate and wonder if he’s growing in that regard as well. Maybe a little. This year he has suffered less often than in recent campaigns, but his chasing rates do not suggest that there is an improvement in his eye. It doesn’t really matter: he can still produce anyway.
As for where the Yankees play Chisholm, they can make that call any day. Designated reliever Giancarlo Stanton is expected to return this week from the injured list, which means Aaron Judge will be back in the bullpen. Therefore, Chisholm can ping-pong around the diamond, taking action on the grass as well as second and third base. (Heck, maybe the Yankees even let him see his first six starts since 2021?)
We feel bound to note that Chisholm has had his share of accidents. This is the second time in his career that he has appeared in more than 100 games, and he has a good chance to set a new record (currently 124). Still, we can’t blame any Yankees fan for freaking out when looking at his injury history.
The Yankees made ponies up here, and they were arguably moving their top 10 prospects. In their minds, they may have considered Ramírez as helpless because of the skill mix between him, Austin Wells, and Ben Rice; like Serna and other new entrants into the system. (We’re even talking about Serna as a trade candidate for this reason.) After all, you’ve got to pay to play, and in this case, the Yankees brought back a strong player, in their prime, whose days are good. the best he could be in the front. see.
For those reasons, we think the Yankees did well here.
Marlins team: A
The Marlins were the first mover of the offseason, sending Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres back in early May. About three months later, the Marlins are at it again. While the serious construction was going on, the Marlins had no use for Jazz (calypso on the other hand…) and pushed him to the Yankees in exchange for three offensive prospects – two the most mature have the opportunity to play. they are in the middle.
Ramírez, 22, hit .269/.358/.505 with 20 runs scored while splitting time between Double- and Triple-A. He is a front-runner who puts his right hand to bat. Indeed, Ramírez has shown the ability to move from midfield to right field, without pulling the ball to the left. Coincidentally, his top velocity out of a small sample at Triple-A (110 mph) matches Chisholm’s mark in the majors. Ramírez isn’t just a slugger: he’s kept his strikeout rates reliably under 20%, and his strikeout rates support the idea that he’s ready to go.
Because as Ramírez promises, his defense is still a work in progress. The Yankees had him start 22 games this season (compared to 50 at catcher), suggesting they want to keep an open mind about his home defense. in the future. The Marlins can afford to take their time with Ramírez’s mitt — not only because of Miami’s low base, but also because he has two minor league options remaining.
Serna, 22, hit .253/.341/.444 in 88 games at High-A this season. Although he’s only listed at 5-foot-6, there’s more power than you’d expect. Since the start of last season, he has won 32 of his races (including several at the opposite field). As with Ramírez, there are distinct questions about Serna’s defense and status. The Yankees have experimented with him everywhere, but his low-key arm is perfect for a second. It is likely that the Marlins will continue to try him at different positions to move up the floor.
The other Ramirez, by the way, is a young left fielder in the Florida Complex League’s best season. New baseball manager Peter Bendix has helped the Tampa Bay Rays pick up many gems in the minors. Bendix can only hope that Ramirez will be one of his first finds on another Florida beach. If nothing else, expect Bendix to keep the business going between now and Tuesday, with Tanner Scott next door looking like a solid player in the league to deal with.
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