This Sunday, January 24, it was announced that New York Yankees have acquired Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon for the 2021 season from MLB. The New York organization sent a four-pronged “package” to Pittsburgh as part of negotiations to get the services of the right-winger, who has four seasons of experience in the majority.
The New York Yankees signed pitcher Jameson Taillon in a deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates, who hosted potential Miguel Yajure, Roansy Contreras, Maikol Escotto and Canaan Smith; according to reports from MLB journalist Jeff Passan and ESPN.
Also, journalist Jon Heyman, in turn, reported that Jameson Taillon’s arrival was influenced by Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole’s star, as both were teammates in the Pirates and therefore recommended the newcomer’s arm to the Bronx office.
The New York Yankees continue to look for the depth of the starting rotation after the possible departure of Masahiro Tanaka. Taillon is expected to join Gerrit Cole and veteran Corey Kluber on the “backbone” of the pitching staff.
Jameson Taillon, 29, has a 29-24 win-loss record, an ERA 3.67 and a 1.25 WHIP in 82 career starts, all with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The left could not see action in the 2020 MLB season, while recovering from the operation of Tommy John to which he was subjected, for the second time in his career.