It was lost – as it should have been – in the haze of Aaron Judge’s best-ever playoff game and the Yankees saving a season Tuesday night.
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But in a moment of reflection, part of the Yankees’ 9-6 triumph over the Blue Jays revolved around a batch of trades they made since the end of last season through the July 31 deadline.
Cody Bellinger had two hits and a walk. Amed Rosario doubled and scored a key insurance run. Jose Caballero made a diving stop and throw for the final out of Game 3. Fernando Cruz, Devin Williams, Camilo Doval and David Bednar were instrumental in the 6 2/3-inning shutout relief baton