The MLB trade market hasn’t been as aggressive in recent history as the 2025 trade market is shaping up to be. And the New York Yankees are headed there with a game plan cloaked in secrecy. Whatever that might be, the critics, analysts, and everyone alike simply hope that they don’t just window shop. At this point, even filling only one or two gaps won’t help.
The Yanks will be required to buy aggressively in the extreme sellers’ market dominated by these six sellers: Athletics, Nationals, Rockies, Marlins, White Sox, and Pirates.
Last week, GM Brian Cashman revealed the gaps he would like to fill. “I’d certainly love to import a starter and some relievers because our bullpen has been taxed with injuries. And an infielder, if possible,” he said. Of course, the Yankees do need some serious fixing. Especially in the starting rotation and bullpen.
A rival executive told Jon Heyman that he believes the Yankees will “do something big” at the trade deadline.
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Interestingly, while the Yanks have been quite vocal about their shopping list at this deadline, they are onto something else as well. One of their rival executives has reportedly informed Jon Heyman from the NY Post that the Yankees will “do something big” at this deadline. The statement could have a lot of meanings, but then the Yankees have a lot of requirements, too. They need a third baseman, a starting pitcher, and a few relievers.
For third base, in particular, they need to upgrade urgently. After LeMahieu’s departure, the Yankees do have Oswald Peraza. However, they need to target somebody as versatile as LeMahieu for the long term, such as the D-Backs phenom Eugenio Suarez. It will be big indeed if they manage to fill the voids at these spots.
Well, Aaron Judge is in his prime right now, and if the Yankees wish to clinch the World Series title, this might be the time they build a better and healthier team around him.
Yankees can’t rely on who they already have
For the longest time, Giancarlo Stanton has been one of the best yet quiet leaders in the Yankees’ clubhouse. After a harsh 3-1 loss to the Cubs this weekend, he admitted the Yankees could be better. “We could be crisper in all aspects,” he said, emphasizing the fact that the team needs to make some adjustments before heading to the second half.
That mainly stems from how the first half has been overall. The Yankees, at 53-43, are currently two games behind the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East. Unlike last playoffs, they can’t rely on Gerrit Cole or Clarke Schmidt this time. Both are out for the remainder of the season. Plus, for how long will they count on Max Fried and Carlos Rodon? They have already borne heavy workloads with 122 innings and 119 innings, respectively.
Anthony Volpe’s defense has been troublesome as well. He was untouchable at last year’s World Series, but he hasn’t been the same of late. The team needs a lot more—more health and more consistency! And for that, they need new signings.
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