Yankees Acquire JT Brubaker from Pirates, Strengthen Pitching Roster Amid Injuries

The acquisition of right-hander JT Brubaker and international bonus pool allotment aims to bolster the Yankees' pitching lineup as ace Gerrit Cole faces an injury setback.

The New York Yankees have acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and international bonus pool allotment from the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later.
Brubaker, who missed the entire 2023 season due to Tommy John surgery, is on the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery.
The 30-year-old pitcher had a 4.69 ERA in 28 appearances with the Pirates in 2022, setting career highs in starts, innings pitched, and strikeouts.
Gerrit Cole, the Yankees' ace, has been moved to the 60-day injured list due to elbow inflammation, with a target return date of June 1.
Brubaker's return is targeted for the All-Star break, and he may be utilized as a reliever if Cole is already back by that time.