Yankees trade McCann, $11M to Astros for 2 young pitchers
NEW YORK — Brian McCann still wanted to catch, a lot. So with his options limited in the New York Yankees’ lineup, the seven-time All-Star gladly accepted a new opportunity in Houston.
McCann waived his no-trade clause and was sent, along with $11 million, to the Astros on Thursday for a pair of young minor league pitchers.
The Yankees acquired right-handers Albert Abreu and Jorge Guzman.
“It had to be the right fit,” McCann said on a conference call.