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Yankees Acquire Spencer Howard

By Mark Polishuk and Nick Deeds | August 1, 2023 at 3:33pm CDT

The Yankees acquired right-hander Spencer Howard from the Rangers for cash considerations, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray (Twitter link).

Howard, 27, was selected by the Phillies in the second round of the 2017 draft and quickly rose up prospect boards, becoming a consensus top-35 prospect in the game ahead of the 2020 campaign. He made his debut later that season and struggled to a 5.92 ERA in 24 1/3 innings of work. Those struggles continued into 2021, where he posted a 5.72 ERA despite a solid 4.02 FIP in 28 1/3 innings with the Phillies before being shipped to Texas as part of the deal that brought right-hander Kyle Gibson to Philadelphia.

Things took an even more dire turn when Howard arrived in Texas, as he allowed a whopping 26 runs (23 earned) in just 21 1/3 innings down the stretch with the Rangers, leaving him with a 7.43 ERA on the season. While Howard opened the 2022 campaign as a member of the club’s starting rotation, he didn’t last in that role for long, ultimately pitching just 37 2/3 innings in the majors that season to the tune of a 7.41 ERA. Howard’s struggles in recent years have extended even to the minor league level, where he’s posted a 4.89 ERA in 77 1/3 innings the past two seasons despite a solid 31% strikeout rate.

Going forward, Howard figures to provide the Yankees with an optionable depth piece for their pitching staff. Howard seems unlikely to secure a spot in the club’s bullpen, which stands as one of the best in the sport even before adding right-hander Keynan Middleton earlier today. That being said, it’s possible Howard could compete for spot starts with depth options such as Randy Vasquez or Jhony Brito. As for the Rangers, the club sports an exceptionally deep rotation after the recent additions of Max Scherzer and Jordan Montgomery, and depth pieces like Glenn Otto and Cole Winn leave Texas well-positioned to absorb the loss of Howard without much issue.

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52 Comments

  1. Buzz Killington

    2 years ago

    At least we’re buying low.

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    • Endar Malkovich

      2 years ago

      And fans still watch this crap show of a franchise. You only have yourself to blame.

      It’s the fans who have ruined this once storied franchise by continuing to financially support an owner who cares more about making 1 more billion off his dad’s legacy then building a dynasty.

      Reply
      • itsmeheyhii

        2 years ago

        nice try

        Reply
      • NYCityRiddler

        2 years ago

        @malcontent
        Tell your story walking, what a maroon! Ahahaha!

        1
        Reply
    • Dogs for Hire

      2 years ago

      Any chance we can pocket $2.50 and give them Cashman and Boone?

      Reply
  2. Jm207* 2

    2 years ago

    This guy fell off a cliff. Was once a decent prospect

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    • HBan22

      2 years ago

      Still seems to have some promise as a reliever. His minor league numbers have always been good, but as soon as he gets to the majors he gets bombed. We’ll see if a(nother) change of scenery does the trick.

      2
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      • judgementday99

        2 years ago

        He’ll fit well with NY, another AAAA prospect

        4
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        • Niceee

          2 years ago

          One thing NYY IS good at is fixing pitchers for relief roles

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      • JoeBrady

        2 years ago

        He has a decent chance to be an asset in the BP. He had an 8.6 K9 before this season. TX should’ve given him a shot in the BP.

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    • VonPurpleHayes

      2 years ago

      Phillies prospects were pretty useless during the rebuild years.

      1
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    • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

      2 years ago

      Slow down the trolley, I’m dizzy and need to get off.
      This wild Yankee train is too much…

      2
      Reply
  3. YankeesBleacherCreature

    2 years ago

    That’s not how you spell Shohei Ohtani!

    2
    Reply
  4. User 1104686089

    2 years ago

    Wow this ends Howard’s time in Texas, that Gibson trade did not work lol

    2
    Reply
  5. Ignorant Son-of-a-b

    2 years ago

    This guy is sub-optimal. Maybe he also plays leftfield ?

    Reply
  6. Milwaukee-2208

    2 years ago

    Yanks winner at the deadline

    3
    Reply
  7. Yankeesfan23

    2 years ago

    Neat!

    1
    Reply
  8. Joe says...

    2 years ago

    What in the fudge is Cashman doing?

    7
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    • The Saber-toothed Superfife

      2 years ago

      Nothing

      Reply
  9. Pinstripesforlife

    2 years ago

    Cashman collecting mid players to add to our mid performance. Call in the dogs and piss on the fire, this season is over.

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    Reply
  10. DarkSide830

    2 years ago

    LMAO

    3
    Reply
  11. YankeesBleacherCreature

    2 years ago

    No choice! He’s playing LF.

    1
    Reply
  12. whyhayzee

    2 years ago

    A couple more sticks on the fire, not much of a hot stove.

    1
    Reply
  13. Ronk325

    2 years ago

    Two mediocre relievers are the only acquisitions at a time when the team desperately needs to improve the lineup. Cashman is comically inept

    2
    Reply
  14. oldredgunslinger

    2 years ago

    Yankee fans will love this guy. After he throws a pitch, he turns to face the outfield and some fan gets a free baseball!!

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    • Yanks2

      2 years ago

      Lol

      Reply
  15. judgementday99

    2 years ago

    The World Series caliber team is complete now. Who needs hitting. Can we trade Cashman for Ng, at least she is trying….

    2
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    • cleveland_spider

      2 years ago

      But Sean Casey

      1
      Reply
    • brooklyn62

      2 years ago

      Trade you Eppler for Cashman straight up.

      2
      Reply
      • User 3617846742

        2 years ago

        LOL you know he was a Cashman protege! Never has New York baseball have suffered so much!

        1
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  16. Kruk's Beer League

    2 years ago

    Lol this dude is going to melt in New York.

    1
    Reply
  17. JPR

    2 years ago

    Surprised he was still available 😉

    1
    Reply
  18. Ignorant Son-of-a-b

    2 years ago

    The asking price for good hitters was too high; so many teams in need.

    Reply
  19. AlistairC

    2 years ago

    While the Rangers need arms this was addition by subtraction. Lots of promise. Lots more grimacing when you heard the batter just crush it. Even a lot of the outs were adventures in hoping it came up a few feet short of a HR or found a fielder instead of the gap.

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    • mlbnyyfan

      2 years ago

      Over 10 ERA. fire Cashman

      3
      Reply
  20. readymade

    2 years ago

    Finally Cashman pulls the trigger on the big mega-deal we were waiting for.

    3
    Reply
  21. Silas

    2 years ago

    “A whaaaat”??

    Reply
  22. nailz#4life

    2 years ago

    Boone to get fired later this week. That will be the biggest news of the dog days of summer.

    1
    Reply
  23. mrmackey

    2 years ago

    And here I was, feeling let down by Cashman. But Spencer Howard??

    youtube.com/watch?v=GSr-VWc_7WQ

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  24. Juggy

    2 years ago

    Another crumb

    1
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  25. DCartrow

    2 years ago

    This ain’t Elston Howard.

    Closer to Moe and Shemp.

    Not Curly though. He was the smartest.

    2
    Reply
  26. The Saber-toothed Superfife

    2 years ago

    Cashman is not doing very well. He could have called Detroit.

    1
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  27. YanksPhan42

    2 years ago

    Not watching another inning this year. Cashman is beyond terrible. Not because of the two relief pitchers he traded for…..they’ve proven to be good at taking RP’s from the scrap heap and turning them into gold…..but because he SHOULD have done SO much more!!

    At this point, you trade Gleybor and get a few strong pieces from Miami then give Peraza the rest of the year. You trade Bader and get something for him if you’re not resigning him. Same with IKF and Peralta. You attach some prospects to aging vets and eat half their salary to dump them and make way for kids who could be better. (Pereia, Wells, Chappy, etc)

    Such a HUGE wasted opportunity to audition the kids, improve the farm and shed salary from a team going NOWHERE this year. Instead, you THINK you’re giving the fans and the players reason for hope this year. YOU AREN’T!!

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  28. The_M4N

    2 years ago

    This makes the Yanks WS faves, for sure. Cancel the rest of the season. 28th BABY!

    1
    Reply
  29. YourDreamGM

    2 years ago

    A plus move for NY

    Reply
  30. htbnm57

    2 years ago

    Another former Phillies top pitching prospect down the tubes….

    1
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    • Gentlemanbob

      2 years ago

      And if he turns out to be successful in NY?

      Reply
  31. Gentlemanbob

    2 years ago

    And if he turns out to be successful in NY?

    Reply
  32. Gentlemanbob

    2 years ago

    Seriously, what if he turns out to be successful in NY?

    Reply
    • oldredgunslinger

      2 years ago

      Then the world’s coming to an end.

      1
      Reply
    • Niceee

      2 years ago

      He might! Never understood why small moves like this freak people out lol

      Reply
  33. User 3617846742

    2 years ago

    Instead of “Lets Go Yankees” clap, clap, and double clap…its now “FIRE CASHMAN” clap, clap, and double clap!

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