All-Star Pirate Makes It Clear He Doesn't Want New York

All-Star Pirate Makes It Clear He Doesn't Want New York originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Bryan Reynolds of the Pittsburgh Pirates is a sensible trade candidate at this year’s deadline. He is a two-time All-Star, solid defensively and struggling at the plate this year. Getting him for 50 cents on the dollar and giving him a change of scenery could see him really contribute to a contender.

It would appear that is not a dream scenario for Reynolds, however. 

According to Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Reynolds’ contract includes a no-trade clause. He can veto a trade with six teams across MLB: the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and the New York Yankees.

What do these teams all have in common? Big markets, high payrolls, contenders.

They also are all on either coast. 

Reynolds would have no problem being in the Midwest or smaller markets, it seems. There he would have less media scrutiny and the fans tend to be a little easier on players, even when they are struggling. 

University of Pittsburgh economist Chris Briem says Pittsburgh is more closely connected to the Midwest.

The Yankees are fine in the outfield. Aaron Judge carries all three spots by himself, but the Yankees have repeatedly shown interest in Reynolds in the past. 

As the season evolves and the team struggles, the Yankees should leave no stone unturned and consider adding any good player they can.

With Reynolds, however, it's complicated by the no-trade clause. They can be worked around, but any time spent trying to orchestrate a trade that brings him to New York would be a waste.

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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.