The New York Yankees are attempting to trade Marcus Stroman, and one trade proposal involves getting an All-Star reliever in a three-player deal.
According to Patrick McAvoy of SportingNews, the Yankees could trade Stroman to the San Diego Padres in an intriguing transaction.
The proposed trade would be intriguing, as New York would improve its bullpen while San Diego would receive a starting pitcher and a quality prospect.
Suarez was an All-Star in 2024 since he had been with San Diego since 2022, having started his professional career in the NBP. Suarez could serve as the Yankees’ setup man while also providing closing experience. The right-hander was 9-3 with a 2.77 ERA in 65 games, including 36 saves. In the playoffs, he pitched 3.1 shutout innings and recorded two saves. He is in the third year of his five-year, $46 million contract, however there is an opt-out clause after the 2025 season.
New York would give up Stroman, and the money would help balance his salary. The right-hander is in the last year of his two-year, $37 million contract, but he was left off the playoff roster. Stroman finished 10-9 with a 4.32 ERA in 29 starts.
Meanwhile, Mayea is a 19-year-old outfield prospect from Cuba. In 2024, he played rookie ball and batted.In 35 games, he batted 281 and had 9 RBI.
Analyst believes the Yankees need another reliever.
New York is eager to trade Stroman, and McAvoy believes the deal makes sense for both sides.
San Diego moves Suarez, who was thought to be in trade negotiations, for a starter and a prospect. Meanwhile, New York gets out of Stroman’s contract and strengthens its bullpen.
“Even after Williams, the Yankees could use a little more from their bullpen. Former Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle has allegedly joined with the Detroit Tigers,” McAvoy wrote. “The Yankees might benefit from adding another reliever, and the San Diego Padres could be a good fit. San Diego has been the subject of trade speculations this winter, particularly involving All-Star reliever Robert Suarez. In 2024, he took over as the team’s closer, finishing with a 2.77 ERA with 36 saves. He was a fantastic player for the Padres, but there have been rumors.
“If he’s available, the Yankees should pursue him aggressively and see if a trade involving Stroman can be reached. “New York should go all in on the 2025 campaign, and adding someone like Suarez would only help,” McAvoy continued.
New York did trade for Devin Williams, but having Suarez and Williams in the bullpen would only improve the Yankees.
Stroman Fuels Trade Speculation
Stroman’s name has been mentioned in trade negotiations throughout the offseason, and the pitcher has fueled the speculation even further.
The right-hander unfollowed the team’s Instagram account on January 28, fueling trade speculation.
According to MLB insider Robert Murray, the Yankees have openly tried to sell Stroman.
“I also imagine a Marcus Stroman trade would appear more likely than not,” Murray remarked on The Baseball Insiders.
Stroman is a two-time All-Star.
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