By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Right-handed Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon has been traded to the New York Yankees, the Pirates organization confirmed Sunday.
READ MORE: 'The Neighborhood Jewel': Community Fights To Save St. Philip School In Crafton From ClosingThe Pirates are receiving 22-year-old right-handed pitcher Miguel Yajure, 21-year-old right-handed pitcher Roansy Contreras, 18-year-old infielder Maikel Escotto and 21-year-old outfielder Canaan Smith in exchange.
The Pirates get RH pitcher Roansy Contreras, infielder Maikol Escotto, outfielder Canaan Smith and right-handed pitcher Miguel Yajure from the New York Yankees for Taillon @KDKA
— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) January 24, 2021
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“Bittersweet day for me over here! Trying to process everything- have SO much to say to the city of Pittsburgh and my teammates. Also have SO much to say about this incredible opportunity and to the city/fans in New York. Thanks to everyone that has reached out! More to come soon,” Taillon tweeted on Sunday.
Bittersweet day for me over here! Trying to process everything- have SO much to say to the city of Pittsburgh and my teammates. Also have SO much to say about this incredible opportunity and to the city/fans in New York. Thanks to everyone that has reached out! More to come soon
— Jameson Taillon (@JTaillon50) January 24, 2021
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Rumors had been circulating about the potential trade prior to the confirmation of the trade on Sunday.
