The Los Angeles Dodgers secured starting pitcher Jack Flaherty in a last-minute deal with the Detroit Tigers at Tuesday’s trade deadline. Flaherty, considered one of the top pitching trade targets this season, had drawn interest from multiple teams, including the New York Yankees.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman revealed that he had pursued Flaherty but ultimately decided to withdraw from negotiations due to the high asking price for some front-line players. “We backed away from some front-line players who were available only if an astronomical price was met that maybe exceeded their values by a lot,” Cashman said.
According to The Athletic, the Yankees’ interest in Flaherty waned due to concerns over his medical history, particularly issues with his lower back. Flaherty had missed one start at the beginning of July and received two injections over three weeks, which raised red flags for the Yankees.
“I can’t comment on medical stuff with trades,” Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said to reporters. “You would have to ask the other teams. Jack is healthy. If we didn’t trade him, he was going to start for us on Thursday.”
“We’re always looking to improve our team, but sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make,” Cashman stated in a press conference. “We’ve got our eyes on some bigger opportunities that could have a significant impact on our future.”
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