Yankees fans optimistic that Bryan Reynolds might still end up with them after recent comments suggesting his disaffection in Pittsburgh

Bryan Reynolds is a prime prospect in the outfield who still has the urgency to get traded before opening day. He reportedly had a falling out with the Pittsburgh Pirates' management because he wanted to force his way out of the team, according to sources. The New York Yankees remain one of the top landing destinations for Reynolds.

The most talked-about issue on the Yankees' roster so far in 2023 is the team's left-field dilemma. The Pirates aren't making it simple to acquire switch-hitting outfielder Ryan Reynolds, who asked for a trade from Pittsburgh earlier this winter.

Many fans and analysts understand Reynolds' urge to leave a mediocre ball club with the prospect of joining one of the best in the majors. People took to Twitter to voice their opinion over his latest comments regarding his options in the trade market.

The current National League Rookie of the Year and future center fielder in Atlanta is Michael Harris II. But the organization is looking to find a corner outfielder and designated hitter.

Atlanta presently relies on Marcell Ozuna and Eddie Rosario to play the corner outfield. A trade for Bryan Reynolds would thus fill this obvious need.

Will the Yankees sign Bryan Reynolds?

Given that the New York Yankees traded three solid prospects to get Benintendi and that he wasn't even healthy throughout the postseason stretch, losing him in free agency must feel like a gut punch.

Given the Pirates' allegedly high asking price, dealing further assets for Reynolds would thus seem to be adding salt to the injury. However, it would meet a glaring need for the Yankees, who are more than able to sign Reynolds to the long-term agreement he is seeking.

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