End of an era: Cubs trade Anthony Rizzo to Yankees, who are loading up on lefty power bats
The Cubs have actually traded Anthony Rizzo, and the New York Yankees keep boosting their offense.
July 30, 2021
It’s been no secret that the Cubs are clear-cut sellers this trade deadline, with trades of outfielder Joc Pederson, lefty setup man Andrew Chafin, and righty setup man Ryan Tepera (earlier on Thursday) serving as evidence. But things went to another level on that front for the Cubs — and their fans — in a trade with the New York Yankees on Thursday.
The Cubs have traded first baseman Anthony Rizzo to the Yankees in exchange for minor-league prospects Kevin Alcantara (outfielder) and Alexander Vizcaíno (pitcher).