Mike Yastrzemski Traded to Royals, Emotional Impact on Former Teammate

Mike Yastrzemski was traded by the San Francisco Giants to the Kansas City Royals on July 31 in exchange for right-handed pitching prospect Yunior Marte. This move had a notable emotional impact on his former Giants teammate, Jung Hoo Lee, who described Yastrzemski as a very good friend and outfield partner. The two outfielders had grown close during their time together in San Francisco.