Yankees Land Star Pitcher From Dodgers In Shocking Hypothetical Trade
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FanSided's Jason Reed recently put together a shocking trade idea, suggesting the Los Angeles Dodgers could cut ties with star pitcher Dustin May in a trade that would send him to the New York Yankees.
"The Dodgers are getting healthy at the right time, and with the starting rotation starting to take shape, young flamethrower Dustin May has emerged as someone who may be on the market," Reed wrote. "After all, once Blake Snell returns, there really is no room for May in a playoff rotation.
"May is a free agent after this season, and the only move the Dodgers may make at the deadline is trading away one of their starting pitchers. The New York Yankees should undoubtedly be interested in May, as they could use another arm for a potential World Series push."
But could this idea make sense for both sides?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 21: Dustin May #85 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Dodger Stadium on July 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.The short answer is no, but let's dive into it.
The Yankees are seemingly looking to add any pitcher they can get their hands on. A trade for the controllable May would work out perfectly. The Yankees could get their guy while not having to trade the assets it would take to land somebody like Seth Lugo or Sandy Alcántara.
If the Dodgers were fully healthy, this could make sense. But they're not. In fact, Los Angeles is probably looking to add a starting pitcher at the deadline, not subtract one.
Trading May would put the Dodgers in a bigger pitching crunch than they're already in. The team could move May to the bullpen if they end up with too many starters by the postseason. Cutting ties with him doesn't seem logical at the moment.
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