“The wait is over” Andrew Benintendi finally a member of New York Yankees

Andrew Benintendi has joined the New York Yankees. The former Kansas City Royals hitter was acquired by the team in exchange for three minor league prospects. Benintendi will provide a significant boost to a team that has been losing its grip on the American League crown in recent games. Benintendi played for the Red Sox from 2016 to 2020, and he was a member of the team that won the World Series in 2018, defeating the Yankees in four games in the ALDS.

Benintendi is having an outstanding season in Kansas City, with a slash line of .320/.387/.432 in 93 games. While his power and pop off the bat are lacking (he has three home runs and a career-low 4.4 percent barrel rate), Benintendi has elite bat-to-ball skills and will help balance the Yankees’ power-heavy lineup. The addition of Benintendi is a much-needed boost for the Yankees, who have struggled in July after dominating the AL East early in the season. Their 3-2 loss to the Mets on Wednesday was their tenth in fifteen games.

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What does Andrew Benintendi’s signing mean for Joey Gallo?

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The addition of Benintendi is a much-needed boost for the Yankees, who have struggled in July after dominating the AL East early in the season. Their 3-2 loss to the Mets on Wednesday was their tenth in fifteen games. “I think adding a guy like that would definitely give us a little pump up,” says Judge. “I think he’s gonna fit right in.” Joey Gallo, however, has been overshadowed by the Yankees’ obsession with Andrew Benintendi. Fans will recall that the team was rumored to be trading the struggling left fielder for the prized Royals hitter a few weeks ago. It was therefore surprising that Gallo was not included in the trade for Benintendi.

Aaron Judge on Andrew Benintendi: “I think he’s going to fit right in.”
— Bryan Hoch ⚾️ (@BryanHoch) July 28, 2022

So, the Yankees hitter appears to be prepared for whatever comes next. According to a source at NJ.com, he is already “waiting for something to happen” before or during the deadline. According to the source, Joey Gallo’s preferred destination is the San Diego Padres.

Gallo has been a train wreck for the Yankees this season. His problems with the team began when he was transferred to New York last year. Gallo struggled with his new team, hitting only.161 after hitting at an average rate in Texas. That dismal average persisted into the 2022 season, as he maintained the same rate this year. At this point, splitting up is the best option for both Gallo and the Yankees. It’s clear that it’s not working for either the team or the player. Gallo will hopefully be able to regain his previous form with his next team.