Compared to prior years, Tuesday’s trade deadline was much quieter, with fewer players with significant influence being moved. Prominent figures that were believed to be available, such as Luis Robert Jr., Tarik Skubal, and Garrett Crochet, ultimately decided to stay put.
To put the lack of excitement into perspective, no players on Baseball America’s ranking of the top 100 prospects were moved. Since BA started issuing midseason updates ten years ago, this has never happened before. Agustin Ramirez’s ranking on these lists was a topic of debate, but it’s important to remember that very few top-100 prospects were moved, even with his inclusion.
Trades made by the Yankees did not have the expected effect. It’s perplexing why they made a daring, all-in play for Juan Soto in the summer and then proceeded with caution in their subsequent deals, even though the moves they made individually made sense. The prospects that the Yankees traded away are the subject of this analysis, starting with: In exchange for Agustin Ramirez, Jared Serna, and Abraham Ramirez, the Yankees get Jazz Chisholm Jr.
**C Agustin Ramirez**
On a personal note, this trade is tough to write about. Agustin Ramirez was more than just a prospect to me; he was my first major scouting success, and I championed him long before he gained widespread recognition. His combination of contact and power is impressive for any position, especially as a catcher. Over the past year, Ramirez has developed his gap power into over-the-fence power. While his swing is long, his flat bat path keeps the barrel in the zone for extended periods. However, he tends to hit too many ground balls and struggles with pitches breaking away, though he’s adept at avoiding pitches outside the strike zone. His raw power is exceptional, nearly 70-grade, and he has a potential 55-hit tool.