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Newsweek
21-05-2025
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Yankees' Brian Cashman Offers Trade Update After Brutal Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees have seen a lot of roster overhaul since making the World Series last year, but that's unlikely to be enough for a return trip to the Fall Classic. With persistent championship-or-bust expectations, the Yankees are virtually guaranteed to try to improve their roster before the trade deadline. And one area in need of a boost has been unaddressed since well before opening day. After losing longtime second baseman Gleyber Torres in free agency, the Yankees started the season with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the keystone and a rotating cast of utility options filling in at third base. Since then, the team has added veteran DJ LeMahieu to that mix, but it lost its primary hot corner option when Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a brutal ankle injury that likely ended his season. Now the Yankees are left with an even bigger hole at third and many fans expect the team to pursue a significant trade addition there, such as Nolan Arenado. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18,... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by)Speaking at a recent charity event, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided a vague update on a potential trade following Cabrera's injury. "It's hard to make improvements this part of the season," Cashman said when asked about replacing Cabrera with an external addition, per the New York Post. "We've got what we've got. We'll assess it and move forward with opportunities as they start to present themselves at whatever positions they do." Cashman might have hesitated to be more specific as acknowledging the real need for an upgrade would only provide leverage to potential trading partners. But his admission that right now would be a hard time to upgrade rings true, as any trade is much more likely to cross the finish line just before the midseason deadline hits. As the Yankees continue their march toward another World Series appearance, fans can hold out hope for some kind of upgrade. Even if Cashman won't offer any specifics. More MLB: Insider Suggests Yankees Could Steal $120 Million All-Star From Red Sox Soon
Newsweek
21-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Insider Suggests Yankees Could Steal $120 Million All-Star From Red Sox Soon
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees went into last offseason with a relatively large hole at third base. However, they did not address the need in free agency or through trade. That could finally change this winter. Alex Bregman signed a three-year, $120 million deal in the offseason to join the Boston Red Sox. His deal has an opt-out for 2026, and he is playing like he will be able to find a better deal on the open market. He is hitting .304 with 11 home runs. The Athletic's Jim Bowden tabbed the Yankees as a team that could land him on the open market. "Bregman, who is making $40 million this year and signed for two more years at that rate, will likely opt out of his deal," wrote Bowden. "His free-agent market should be even more robust than last offseason with the Red Sox joined by the (New York) Yankees, (Detroit) Tigers, (Houston) Astros, (Philadelphia) Phillies and even the (Los Angeles) Dodgers; he would be an upgrade for all of them at the hot corner." BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New is a two-time All-Star, but is having one of his best years at the plate. The competition to land him will be stiff after he has shown he can still be an elite offensive player. He would instantly become one of the Yankees' best players and join Aaron Judge on a team with World Series aspirations every year. His history with the Houston Astros cheating scandal could play a role in him joining the Yankees, but it would be a huge sting for Red Sox fans seeing him join the Yankees. More MLB: Yankees 'In Play' to Steal Superstar Free Agent After $600 Million Update
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Mets vs. Yankees: Juan Soto makes his return to the Bronx in this weekend's Subway Series
Juan Soto spent 329 days as a New York Yankee. That stretch — from Dec. 6, 2023, to Oct. 30, 2024 — played out almost perfectly. During his lone year in pinstripes, Soto was a force, a sensation, supposedly the main character in Year 1 of a burgeoning love story. Hitting ahead of Aaron Judge, the swashbuckling Dominican delivered 41 homers and a .419 on-base percentage. In October, Soto was even better, with a 1.101 OPS to go with four long balls, including one in Game 5 of the ALCS that sent the Yankees to their first Fall Classic in 15 years. Advertisement None of that matters now. That's because Soto, the free agent, chose Queens over the Bronx, the Mets over the Yankees, money over glory (at least, according to those in the right-field bleachers). In signing a $765 million contract with the Mets, the largest in professional sports history, Soto simultaneously made himself public enemy No. 1 on the other side of town. Not that he cares; sports villainy is a worthwhile price to pay. Given the stakes, the financials, this city and its thirst for drama, the Soto fallout has been relatively mundane. The spiciest moment was only Parmesan Garlic on the Buffalo Wild Wings scale. Soto said he signed with the Mets, in part, because he thought Cohen's team was better situated to win a World Series in the near future. Aaron Judge, when asked about the comment, was predictably diplomatic, throwing water on the embers. But this weekend, with all the characters back on 161st Street, should up the entertainment value some. Even without any Soto drama, this weekend's Subway Series would be compelling: Two first-place teams with massive expectations facing off for the first time in 2025. But the return of the $765 million man to his former workplace should take things to another level. This will be Soto experiencing a glimpse of what might've been, a brief taste of an alternate timeline. Advertisement Each time Soto strolls to the dish, a cacophony of boos can be expected to rain down upon his head. At some point, he will strike out, and Yankee Stadium will erupt with glee. At some point, too, he will draw a walk and do so flamboyantly, with swagger, scowling, teasing, and Yankee Stadium will get silent and then boo again. If he goes yard, the place will sound like a library — that is, except for the Mets fans who made the crosstown trek. No matter what happens, it'll be sensational theater. But don't expect Soto to be fazed by any of it. That's how he has always operated, cool, calm, unperturbed. Presumably that's why the Mets gave him all that money. Here's what else to watch in the upcoming Subway Series. Who's pitching? Friday: Carlos Rodon vs. Tylor Megill Saturday: Clarke Schmidt vs. Griffin Canning Sunday: Max Fried vs. David Peterson Advertisement The schedule gods were kind to the Yankees, who have their three best starters lined up. But don't sleep on the Mets' rotation. The unit entered this season surrounded by a maelstrom of doubt but has continued to outperform expectations at every turn. Their 2.84 team ERA leads MLB. Let's start with Rodón, who's enjoying a bounce-back 2025. Among American League starters, the big ol' southpaw has the lowest batting average against and ranks second in strikeouts per nine innings. What's behind the improvement? A huge spike in his ground-ball rate against right-handed hitters (23.4% in '24 to 34.1% in '25). More worm-burners equals fewer extra-base hits. Rodón added a sinker to his mix in spring training, but he doesn't throw it much to righties. Instead, more four-seamers down in the zone are propelling the Rodón renaissance. He'll go up against Megill, a massive human with elite extension down the mound who has filled in admirably for the injured Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas. Canning, who signed for only $4.25 million last winter, has been the latest Mets pitching development revelation. The spindly 29-year-old righty is throwing his best offering (a slider) way more to great effect, particularly against lefties. His 2.36 ERA is tied for sixth in the NL. Schmidt has made only five starts this year after a lat issue delayed his season, but he has looked like himself in his past three outings. Advertisement The Yankees have the big advantage on Sunday. Fried, the crown jewel of the club's 'Soto Pivot,' has been sensational in 2025. The gangly southpaw has a 1.11 ERA, far and away the lowest in baseball. Meanwhile, Peterson, also a lefty, has his work cut out for him against the Bombers lineup, as the Yankees boast baseball's best OPS against left-handed hurlers. Juan Soto makes his return to the Bronx this weekend. But with Aaron Judge, Pete Alonso and the rest of the Yankees and Mets, there will be plenty of other stories to follow. (Joseph Raines/Yahoo Sports) Can the Mets quiet Aaron Judge? The best hitter on planet earth against the game's most effective pitching staff should be a real treat. Here are a few of the categories in which Aaron Judge leads the American League: home runs, runs, RBI, batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, wins above replacement. And while Judge was 12-for-25 with three taters on New York's recent road trip, it undersells his greatness to call that a hot stretch. He's always that good. Advertisement To keep Judge down, the Mets will need to walk the ever-dangerous line of attacking him with sliders away. When Judge is super locked in, he's able to take the breakers just off the edge while clobbering the ones that catch the zone to the opposite field. In their matchups last year, the Mets attacked Judge up in the zone with fastballs early and then used soft stuff late in counts. That strategy didn't work; Judge went 4-for-9 with two homers and six walks against his crosstown rivals last year. One thing to keep an eye on: Judge has always struggled the most against splitters. The two Mets who throw splitters are righty relievers Reed Garrett and Ryne Stanek. Expect that tandem to be matched up against Judge late in games but before the ninth inning, when the duty will belong to closer Edwin Diaz. Whose city? Part of Steve Cohen's ploy when he bought his boyhood team was to upgrade the Mets into a premier global brand. The goal: one of the best run and most successful organizations in sports, not just baseball. A top-100 richest person in the world doesn't do half-measures, as Cohen evidenced by handing Soto and Lindor and all those other well-paid ballplayers all that cabbage. But before Cohen and his Mets can take over the world, they need to chip away at New York. Advertisement When it comes to baseball, the Yankees have always run the Big Apple. Twenty-seven World Series titles and a laundry list of baseball greats will do that. The cultural impact of the navy cap with the interlocking NY cannot be topped. But the Mets, to their credit, are trying. The Queens club took all four games from the Yankees last year, a feather in the cap of what was an unforgettable season. If the Mets can somehow sweep again — it's six games this year — that would mark another small step toward their ultimate goal. One that, given the Yankees' supreme status, will take decades to accomplish.
Newsweek
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees-Astros Trade Idea Brings $70 Million Ace to New York in 3-Player Swap
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees have enjoyed a good start in the journey back to the World Series. Even after losing Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres, Clay Holmes and others, an aggressive offseason has paid off to open up the 2025 campaign. Max Fried, Paul Goldschmidt and a slew of young contributors might be all the supporting cast that franchise slugger Aaron Judge needs. But if there is one area to reinforce for a run to October, it would be the starting rotation. Though Fried and Carlos Rodon have been excellent, the losses of Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil to injury have taken their toll. And a deep starting staff is often the key to success in the playoffs. As the Yankees consider bringing in some external help, Heavy's Sam Bernardi pitched a trade that would land Framber Valdez from the Houston Astros in exchange for outfield prospect Everson Pereira and right-hander Clayton Beeter. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin... BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by)"For all the Sandy Alcantara hopefuls, that is still a possibility, but perhaps Houston Astros star Framber Valdez makes more sense," Bernardi wrote. Valdez has been one of the best left-handed starters in all of baseball in the last few seasons, earning All-Star trips in 2022 and 2023 and Cy Young Award votes in each of the last three seasons. His season has gotten off to a rough beginning, with a 3.94 ERA in eight starts, but he's started to look more like the pitcher fans are used to in recent outings. Critically, Valdez is headed toward free agency at the end of the season. He's projected to earn a $70 million deal for his next contract, per Spotrac, and that means the Yankees might land him at a relatively low cost. "At 31 years old, Valdez is going to command a large payday this offseason, a cause for concern among New York fans," Bernardi added. "However, Aaron Judge is not getting any younger and the front office should do everything in its power to capitalize on his historic pace while he is still in his prime." Pereira has been hitting well in Triple-A, but the Yankees already face a logjam in the outfield. And Beeter enjoyed a decent cup of coffee with the Yankees in his 2024 debut, but a chance to exchange him for a bona fide frontline starter might be hard to pass up. Critically, this trade idea would leave top prospects George Lombard Jr. and Spencer Jones untouched, while giving the Yankees some real postseason reinforcement. More MLB: Tigers Get Good News on Veteran Bullpen Arm, But Option Rookie With 1.42 ERA
Newsweek
04-05-2025
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- Newsweek
Anthony Volpe 'Worst Case' Could Force Yankees Reunion With Cubs Infielder
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees fortified their roster after losing Juan Soto this past winter, but it's going to be hard to endure the latest injuries. After going without Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton and DJ LeMahieu this season, the team has now lost second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. to a prolonged stint on the injured list as well. And now the Yankees could lose shortstop Anthony Volpe after he felt a "pop" in his shoulder during Saturday's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. "Anthony Volpe was at the center of a concerned huddle during the eighth inning on Saturday, grimacing as his left shoulder was put through a battery of strength-test exercises on the left side of the Yankee Stadium infield," according to Bryan Hoch. "It seemed impossible not to consider a worst-case scenario." After the game, Volpe voiced some optimism that he's avoided a serious injury. But the Yankees are likely to put him through some additional testing before ruling out that worst case. BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by Dustin... BRONX, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 21: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during a press conference at Yankee Stadium on December 21, 2022 in Bronx, New York. (Photo by)If Volpe does miss some significant playing time, the Yankees could be forced to seek an external reinforcement for the infield. And Athlon Sports' Conor Liguori suggested they might look to reunite with utility infielder Jon Berti, who helped them reach the World Series last season before joining the Chicago Cubs this past winter. "One club that could use Berti's services is the New York Yankees, who are left with Oswald Peraza, Jorbit Vivas, and Pablo Reyes as second base options after Jazz Chilsholm Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain," Liguori wrote. "If the Yankees were to show interest in a reunion with Berti, the Cubs could use a potential deal to improve their struggling bullpen." If the loss of Chisholm might have pushed the Yankees to inquire about Berti, then Volpe's injury scare could compel it. Berti has placed around the diamond throughout his eight-year big-league career, including significant time at second base and third base, as well as a handful of starts at shortstop for the Miami Marlins. Berti's familiarity with the Yankees could push a potential trade over the finish line in the near future. More MLB: Three Pitchers Red Sox Should Target to Replace Walker Buehler
