Yankees Move Stanton for Topa | MLB News

The Yankees are eyeing veteran reliever Justin Topa to bolster their bullpen, but getting him up means moving Giancarlo Stanton to the 60-day injured list. Topa, once a solid arm with the Mariners and Twins, has battled injuries and velocity dips, now relying more on a cutter than his former slider. Though strikeout numbers have fallen, he’s been effective in Triple-A for the Yankees, throwing strikes and inducing ground balls. With over five years of service time, his move isn’t easy—but if he keeps pitching well, he could be a valuable late-inning option.

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