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Jon Heyman of the New York Post reveals the New York Yankees’ trade interest in Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Max Fried is the only reliable arm at the moment, but the rotation is filled with uncertainty. That concern is magnified by a bullpen that has taken a hit this offseason, with relievers Devin Williams and Luke Weaver both leaving for the New York Mets.
The New York Yankees added a potentially impactful depth player with their latest roster move on Thursday.
The New York Yankees re-signed outfielder Cody Bellinger, giving him a five-year, $162.5 million contract to return to the Bronx.
The New York Yankees are trying to get going this MLB offseason. They just signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year contract, and on Thursday, claimed a former top prospect off waivers. According to MLB.com and several other reports,
With Cody Bellinger, Trent Grisham and company returning, New York will look similar to last year's team. But don't despair, Yankees fans.
If the New York Yankees do make another move, they will avoid one avenue.
With Bellinger staying in left field and potentially under contract for five years, Trent Grisham back in center and Aaron Judge occupying right, the Yankees could dangle outfielders Jasson Domínguez or Spencer Jones in trade talks for pitching.
For much of the offseason, Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s name has been in New York Yankees rumors as a possible trade chip. While there’s reason to move on from Chisholm if the Yankees don’t think they’ll re-sign him, there’s no reason to let it get to that point.