Clint Frazier Posts Epic GIF After Yankees Refused Robbie Ray Trade Involving OF

The New York Yankees' pursuit of Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray prior to the 2019 MLB trade deadline fell apart as they were unwilling to include outfielder Clint Frazier in a package, according to Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media.

Judging by Frazier's Twitter account, he isn't too upset about the way things played out:

Taken fifth overall by the Cleveland Indians in 2013, Frazier spent years as a highly regarded prospect. He was a key piece in the 2016 deadline deal that sent star reliever Andrew Miller to Cleveland.

Unfortunately for Frazier, though, the 24-year-old currently finds himself in the minor leagues due to a crowded outfield in the Bronx. When healthy, the Yankees can trot out an outfield of 2017 National League MVP Giancarlo Stanton, two-time All-Star Aaron Judge and Aaron Hicks, with Brett Gardner serving as a fourth outfielder.

With Stanton and Gardner currently on the injured list, it has been Cameron Maybin, not Frazier, who has been filling in.

Frazier, though, has shown the ability to swing the bat at the big-league level. He is hitting .283/.330/.513 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI in 53 games in pinstripes this season. He was sent down to Triple-A following the acquisition of slugger Edwin Encarnacion:

A trade to Arizona may have opened the door for more consistent playing time in the major leagues, but Frazier is handling the situation with good humor.

With Stanton, Judge and Hicks all under contract through at least 2022, Frazier may ultimately get traded at some point down the road—but New York was not willing to move him in a deal for Ray despite its need for starting pitching help. The 27-year-old Diamondbacks left-hander is 9-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 23 starts this season, though he is just two years removed from an All-Star selection.

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