Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo in Surprising Trade with Red Sox

The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Boston Red Sox in a rare trade between the historic rivals. In exchange, the Red Sox receive three right-handed pitchers: Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice. The Yankees' move for Verdugo does not rule out the possibility of pursuing Juan Soto or Cody Bellinger. The team hopes that Verdugo can strengthen their offense, which struggled last season. This marks the eighth trade between the Yankees and Red Sox in the Divisional Era.