Bob Nightengale of USA Today has a new report centering around San Francisco Giants pitcher Jeff Samardzija.
According to Nightengale, the Giants are willing to part with him, and have let the Yankees know that he is available via trade. The Yankees have had some slight interest in him lately. However, the Yankees are not sure if he's the right fit for their stadium, as the Yankees are worried that the short right-field porch is a death trap for him. Another thing that they are worried about: He has been sent to the 10-day DL with inflammation in his right shoulder, further worrying the Yankees.
For the Giants, trading away Samardzija would be a big task. He's currently due $19.8M per year through the 2020 season, and other than his injury problems, he's had a rough season. Not only has he missed time with pectoral and shoulder issues, but when he's on the mound, he's managed a 6.42 ERA.
If the Giants can trade him away, that's great. The problem may be that they'll have to eat some of that salary if they can find a trade partner, either with the Yankees or somebody else.
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