Low-Risk, High-Reward Moves The New York Yankees Could Make

Trade For Hector Santiago 

Hector Santiago is not one of the most attractive arms out there but Cashman, if he were to add a starter, would look to make an addition without selling too much. A trade for Santiago is the ideal kind of move.

The lefty’s cost will be way down thanks to a 5.58 ERA in 11 starts for the Minnesota Twins following a trade from the Los Angeles Angels, but don’t let that mislead you into thinking he won’t bounce back in his contract year.

In six starts in September, Santiago went 3-2 with an ERA of 3.75 and showed flashes of pure dominance in 2016 like his 6-0 record in July in which he struck out 34 compared to seven earned runs in 35.1 innings of work (1.78 ERA).

He has also been a notorious innings eater as he posted 362.2 innings since the start of 2015 which is in the tenth-best among left-handers in that span.

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As a plus, in his career against AL East opponents (excluding the Yankees), Santiago owns a 3.42 ERA and has struck out 100 batters in 100.1 innings of work.

So, a relatively young starting pitcher known for remaining healthy and looking to re-establish his value with zero long-term commitment? Sounds like a guy the Yankees should at least weigh options on.

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