Greg Wyshynski reports that Mikko Rantanen was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Carolina Hurricanes in a blockbuster deal that also involved Taylor Hall going to Carolina. The trade surprised the NHL due to Rantanen’s offensive prowess and pending free agent status. Hurricanes GM Eric Tulsky was active in trade talks, including discussions with the Vancouver Canucks for Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller. Carolina ultimately acquired Rantanen and Hall, while Colorado received Martin Necas, Jack Drury, and draft picks in return.
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Yankees hope Jazz Chisholm Jr. strengthens third base
Jazz Chisholm Jr. completed his minor league rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset, going 0-for-3 and is set to be activated for the Yankees before their series against the Cleveland Guardians. He will return to play third base due to Oswaldo Cabrera's season-ending injury and DJ LeMahieu's return to second base, despite Chisholm's struggles with a .181 batting average this season. The Yankees hope Chisholm's versatility and energy will revitalize their performance after a difficult weekend...
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