Yankees Trade Jose Trevino to Reds for Fernando Cruz, Alex Jackson

The New York Yankees traded catcher Jose Trevino to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night, according to Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

The Yankees received right-handed relief pitcher Fernando Cruz and catcher Alex Jackson from the Reds in exchange for Trevino, per Sherman and Heyman.

New York announced the move was official shortly after the New York Post's report:

The 32-year-old primarily served as New York's backup catcher in 2024, hitting .215 with eight home runs and 28 RBIs in 73 appearances.

Trevino's value stems from his defense, as he earned Platinum Glove honors to go along with his Gold Glove selection in 2022. He also made an All-Star appearance that year, racking up 11 homers and 43 RBIs.

His 2023 campaign was cut short due to wrist surgery and he was replaced in New York's lineup by Austin Wells in 2024. Wells finished No. 3 in American League Rookie of the Year voting and is expected to remain a key contributor for the Bronx Bombers moving forward.

Trevino is under his final year of team control on his contract before becoming a free agent following the 2025 season.

Cruz suited up in 69 games for the Reds in 2024, accumulating a 4.86 ERA to go along with a 1.335 WHIP. Despite the 34-year-old's high ERA, he's been adept at causing opposing hitters to whiff at his pitches.

Cruz averaged an impressive 14.7 strikeouts per nine innings last season. In 66.2 innings of work during his 2024 campaign, he struck out 109 batters while allowing 35 walks.

Jackson spent the 2024 season on the Tampa Bay Rays and struggled to make an impact. He owns a .456 OPS for his career and will likely fill Trevino's depth role behind Wells.

The Yankees have been active on the trade market as of late, acquiring Cody Bellinger in an agreement with the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday.

Now, they've dealt Trevino to the Reds.