posted a 1.88 ERA over 14 1/3 innings and 12 appearances after the Yankees acquired the right-handed reliever from the White Sox in a deadline deal. With those kinds of numbers, it isnt Brendan White Jersey surprising that the Bronx Bombers have engaged about a potential reunion with Middleton, according to . About of a month of Middletons brief time with the Yankees was spent on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation, though he was able to return to pitch in one final game before the end of the season. Injuries have played an unfortunately large role in Middletons career, as he has been limited to 194 1/3 innings over his seven MLB seasons due to a number of health i sues, primarily a Tommy John surgery that cost him almost all of the 2018-19 seasons. Middleton hadnt shown much form since returning from that surgery until this season, when he had a combined 3.38 ERA over 50 2/3 frames for Chicago and New York and some elite strikeout (30.2%), grounder (56.6%) and hard-contact (31.5%) rates. While his walk rate remained below average, the 30-year-old Middleton might finally be back on track, and could again be a solid contributor to the Yankees bullpen. More from around the AL East The Red Sox and Angels have been the only two teams publicly linked to this winter, and writes that Duvall will likely wind up with one of those clubs barring a late bid from a new suitor. Duvall hit .247/.303/.531 with 21 homers over 353 plate appearances with the Sox last season, and his right-handed bat could serve as a nice complement to the lefty-swingers (i.e. , , ) that comprise much of Bostons outfield mix. Then again, Duvall could find more playing time in Los Angeles, given s injury history and the lack of a consistent MLB track record for either or even in the Angels outfield. Since has quickly become a cornerstone player in Baltimore, catching prospect is often mentioned as a po sible trade chip for the Orioles . writes that rival clubs are indeed checking on the availability of Basallo in trade talks, yet it doesnt seem likely that the Os would move him for anything le s than a spectacular offer. Basallo doesnt turn 20 until August, and since he has only four games of Double-A experience, the Orioles can take their time with his development as both a catcher and as a hitter. Basallo has a strong throwing arm but evaluators are somewhat mixed on his future behind the plate, so if he ends up becoming more of a catcher/first base hybrid, Kubatko notes that there might be room for both Basallo and Rutschman to co-exist on Baltimores roster. One of many gems from the Orioles deep farm system, Basallo is ranked by MLB Pipeline as the 46th-best prospect in all of baseball, while Baseball America puts Basallo behind only as Baltimores top minor leaguer. Jarrod Saltalamacchia Jersey