The New York Yankees have to look elsewhere after their plan to acquire Gavin Lux was shut down Monday night.
The Cincinnati Reds acquired Lux from the Dodgers and have no plans on trading him. However, the Yankees could pivot to a trade candidate from their own division in the American League East.
Brandon Lowe hit .244 with 19 home runs and 58 RBI last season with the Tampa Bay Rays. Lowe has been a consistent member of the lineup, but he could be traded even after the team picked up his $10.5 million club option.
With the Yankees in need of an infielder, Lowe could work well for them. Here is what a potential trade could look like:
- New York Yankees Acquire: 2B Brandon Lowe
- Tampa Bay Rays Acquire: LHP Brock Selvidge (Yankees No. 7 prospect), RHP Cam Schlittler (Yankees No. 26 prospect)
The Rays would receive a pair of pitchers who are rising through the Yankees minor league system. Schlittler made one appearance at Triple-A that didn't go well, but he looked good at Double-A Somerset. Selvidge spent the entire season at Double-A and recorded 83 strikeouts in 84 2/3 innings.
On the other hand, the Yankees receive a former All-Star second baseman who is a career .245 hitter. Lowe hit at least 20 home runs in three of the last four seasons and posted 55 or more RBI in the same timeframe.
Lowe has another club option for 2026 worth $11.5 million before becoming a free agent in 2027.
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