Why do you think that? He’s been close to brilliant in all of his outings. 3-0. 0.00 ERA in 12 2/3 innings. Maybe if included in a deal for Castillo, I can see that.
Just a gut feeling. 2 starts against easy foes, not exposing him to the tougher teams. The optics look better that he has dominated in 2 starts rather then struggle in starts against better teams. I like him personally, he works fast, attacks the zone with strikes, is not afraid, doesn't nibble.
For a rebuilding team he is a nice, cheap piece that can slide into a rotation as a number 3, maybe number 2 type. Plus he is controllable. I think he will be traded come the deadline. He is their most MLB ready pitcher. I think Andujar will get his wish as well.
With BillyS bringing up Soto it really makes sense to make a push for him. This team is built to win right now, so much uncertainty as to what Judge will do, will the Yankees pay him as a 31 year old 300-350 million over 7-8 years. I can't see it. Soto is much younger, has 2 more years before free agency. Gives Yankees plenty of time to get some more salary off their books. All of these prospects of theirs NEVER pan out. I think Cashman will make the splash at the deadline that we have become accustomed too. Its now or never for this squad.
Since the Blue Jays series they are 6-3 but batting .178 as a team. I think Houston coming into NY and handling them the way they did was actually a good thing. Might have woken up Cashman a bit, his team is not invincible.