US EditionYankees acquire reliever Angel Chivilli in a trade with the Rockies
- On Monday, the New York Yankees acquired right‑handed reliever Angel Chivilli from the Colorado Rockies, trading T.J. Rumfield, as announced by the Yankees PR Department.
- Facing bullpen shortfalls this offseason, the New York Yankees made the trade to bolster relief depth, addressing needs after Devin Williams and Luke Weaver departures and viewing Angel Chivilli as a reclamation candidate.
- T.J. Rumfield posted a strong Triple‑A campaign in 2025, slashing.285/.378/.447 with 16 home runs and collecting 142 hits while owning a.271 career minor‑league average.
- The Rockies add Rumfield as a possible first‑base solution after cutting ties with Michael Toglia, gaining a power-upside option blocked in New York while the Yankees designated Michael Siani for assignment.
- Combined big‑league results—3‑8 with a 6.18 ERA over 90.1 innings—explain why the Yankees view Angel Chivilli, 23, right‑handed reliever, as a reclamation candidate with a 97 mph fastball and 1.99 HR/9 rate.
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Yankees trade for Rockies relief pitcher. How he fits in bullpen
Yankees add to bullpen, acquire Angel Chivilli from Rockies
With their bullpen a concern and spring training right around the corner, the Yankees acquired right-hander Angel Chivilli from the Rockies on Wednesday. The move cost the Bombers first base prospect TJ Rumfield, who had no clear path to the majors with Ben Rice bursting onto the scene last season. The Yankees also designated recently claimed outfielder Michael Siani for assignment to make space for Chivilli on the 40-man roster. Only 23, Chivil…
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Yankees acquire reliever Angel Chivilli in a trade with the Rockies
The New York Yankees have added to their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Angel Chivilli in a trade with the Colorado Rockies.
Rockies make two trades, acquiring infielders T.J. Rumfield and Edouard Julien, and right-hander Pierson Ohl
The Rockies made a move toward improving their depth at first base Wednesday by acquiring Yankees minor-leaguer T.J. Rumfield in a trade for right-hander reliever Angel Chivilli.
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