MLB Rumors: Yankees and Red Sox could trade for Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac

Cleveland Indians’ star SP duo Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac have been all around the news lately but for the wrong reasons. Apparently, they lied to the club and their teammates and had a night out, ignoring the health and safety protocols and putting them at risk of Covid-19. Now, they’re sitting atop of most MLB trade rumors, with both the Yankees and Red Sox looming around.

Clevinger and Plesac went out for a drink in Chicago. That drink may have costthem their career at Ohio, as veteran Oliver Perez and other players have vowed to leave the team if they’re ever allowed back in the rotation.

That put the Indians on a bit of a predicament but it might as well be a blessing in disguise. At the end of the day, they’re both very good pitchers that could draw a lot of value in the trade block, and Cleveland could certainly use a couple of new pieces.

New York Yankees A Likely Destination

The New York Yankees have plenty of bats to spare. What they lack is a trustworthy rotation, even after Gerrit Cole’s addition. It’s been clear that the Bronx Bombers have needed more arms for years, and this may be the perfect opportunity for them.

Aaron Boone has never been fond of Clint Frazier, while Miguel Andújar has struggled with his swing all year. Estevan Florial and/or Canaan Smith could also be a part of any potential move for either Plesac, Clevinger, or even both, according to Fansided.

Boston Red Sox Craving Pitchers

There’s also the possibility that the Boston Red Sox try to make a move planning ahead of next season. They could add Clevinger and Plesac and hope Chris Sale finally comes back at full strength. Add Xander Bogaerts, JD Martínez, and Rafael Devers to the mix and they could think about contending again.

The Red Sox could try and create a package centered around Alex Verdugo to get one of those guys and improve their horrid 7.19 ERA. You know what they say: one man’s garbage is another man’s treasure.