When A.J. Preller executed five trades involving 22 players in six hours, he was both celebrated and criticized, reflecting his polarizing reputation in Major League Baseball.
Derek Jeter pointed out that the Yankees make too many mistakes, stating, "You can't get away with making that number of mistakes against great teams." This critique followed a night where the Yankees struggled significantly on the field.
Among the rental players, Castro fits the broadest number of teams, given his versatility. The 28-year-old switch-hitter is enjoying a nice season at the plate, hitting .258/.350/.435 with 10 homers, 14 doubles, two triples, eight steals (ten attempts) and a career-best 10% walk rate.