The New York Yankees acquired right-hander Jameson Taillon from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for four minor-league prospects, multiple media outlets reported on Sunday.
The Pirates will receive pitchers Miguel Yajure and Roansy Contreras, shortstop Maikol Escotto and outfielder Canaan Smith. Per MLBPipeline, Yajure was the Yankees’ No. 15 prospect, Contreras No. 19 and Smith No. 21.
Taillon, 29, recorded 14 wins with Pittsburgh in 2018 before appearing in just seven games the following season. He missed all of the 2020 campaign while recovering from his second Tommy John surgery.
Taillon owns a 29-24 record with a 3.67 ERA in 82 career starts with the Pirates. He was selected with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 MLB Draft.
The reported addition of Taillon comes on the heels of the Yankees agreeing to terms on a one-year, $11 million contract with two-time Cy Young Award recipient Corey Kluber.
