The Chicago Cubs traded right-handed relief pitcher Scott Effross to the New York Yankees.
Effross is a sidearmer in his first year. He has a 2.66 earned run average, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of more than 4-to-1 and a FIP of 2.19 in 44 appearances.
In the case of Effross, he won't reach free agency until after the 2027 season, which is why teams are interested in trades for him. The Yankees are betting on him retaining his effectiveness, something evaluators believe he can do even though he has a 90 mph fastball.
Effross has been able to strike out 50 batters and walk 11 thanks to his excellent command of his two pitches. He has the ability to keep the ball in the park. Last season, Effross gave up two home runs in a 1423-inning stint.
A 15th-round pick out of the University of Indiana, Effross pitched parts of seven seasons in the Cubs' system before his debut last year. He struck out 18 and walked one in his first season.
In 19 starts this season, Wesneski is 6-7 with a 3.51 earned run rate. He was drafted by the Yankees in the sixth round.
The trade of Effross came a day after the Giants acquired a minor leaguer. The trade deadline is Tuesday at 6 pm. Willson Contreras and David Robertson are going to be moved. Ian Happ, who has a year of team control left, could also be dealt.
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