**Yankees Add Outfielder for Bench Depth**
The New York Yankees have acquired outfielder Cam Eden from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. Eden, who made his MLB debut with the Blue Jays last season, is joining the Yankees to bolster their bench.
In his brief stint with the Blue Jays last season, Eden appeared in five games, recording one run and one hit. A native of Yuba City, California, the 26-year-old was drafted by Toronto in the sixth round of the 2019 MLB Draft. This season at Triple-A, Eden posted a .198/.299/.322 slash line with seven home runs, 35 RBIs, and 26 stolen bases. Over his five minor league seasons, he has accumulated a total of 153 stolen bases, demonstrating impressive speed.
Despite not yet being on the 40-man roster, Eden is expected to provide the Yankees with valuable bench depth and a potential pinch runner, especially as they prepare for the postseason. Eden’s speed and base-stealing capabilities make him a promising addition, reminiscent of former player Terrance Gore’s role.
Eden’s debut was ironically against the Yankees, and while he has faced challenges offensively and defensively in the minors, his stolen base track record is noteworthy. He has stolen 79 bases in 222 games, a standout statistic that underscores his value.
Although the MLB Trade Deadline has passed, players not on a 40-man roster can still be traded. Blue Jays fans were looking forward to watching Eden with the Buffalo Bisons, but this trade gives him the opportunity to make an impact at the major league level, potentially as a pinch runner during crucial moments in the Yankees’ postseason games.
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