Four Potential Trades the Yankees Could Make to Strengthen Their Roster
The New York Yankees are aiming to stay in World Series contention this season, but the loss of ace Gerrit Cole has left a major gap in their rotation. While the team made several key additions during the offseason, there’s still room for improvement throughout the roster. Here are four possible trades that could help the Yankees take the next step. These proposals are presented as individual scenarios, not moves that would happen all at once.
1. Acquiring Sandy Alcántara from the Marlins
- Yankees receive: RHP Sandy Alcántara
- Marlins receive: OF Spencer Jones, RHP Ben Hess, SS/2B Roderick Arias, LHP Brock Selvidge
Alcántara, a former Cy Young winner with multiple years of affordable team control, is likely to be a top target at the trade deadline. The Yankees would have to give up several top prospects, but it could be worth the cost for a true ace.
2. Landing Nolan Arenado and Pitching from the Cardinals
- Yankees receive: 3B Nolan Arenado, RHP Ryan Helsley, RHP Miles Mikolas, $25 million
- Cardinals receive: RHP Bryce Cunningham, SS/2B Roderick Arias, RHP Cam Schlitter
This deal hinges on Arenado waiving his no-trade clause. Helsley would boost the bullpen, while Mikolas would be included primarily for salary reasons and likely released. The Cardinals would be compensated with prospects and salary relief.
3. Reuniting with Michael King and Adding Luis Arráez
- Yankees receive: RHP Michael King, INF Luis Arráez
- Padres receive: OF Spencer Jones, RHP Ben Hess, RHP Cade Smith
A more affordable alternative to Alcántara, King offers strong potential and familiarity with the Yankees. Arráez, a high-contact hitter, could strengthen the top of the lineup and allow infield flexibility.
4. Taking a Chance on Bobby Miller from the Dodgers
- Yankees receive: RHP Bobby Miller
- Dodgers receive: OF Everson Pereira, LHP Brock Selvidge
This deal would give the Yankees a chance to develop a former top prospect who currently lacks a clear role in Los Angeles. Miller could be a promising addition to a rotation in need of depth.
