Yankees Trade Rumors and Latest News

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Although the Yankees may add another hitter after landing Chisholm, they figure to prioritize addressing their pitching staff.

On the reliever front, the Yankees reportedly have been involved in trade talks with the Marlins about closer Tanner Scott, though it’s unclear if there’s still a match to be made between the two sides after New York sent three prospects to Miami in the Chisholm deal. Scott is drawing widespread interest and will likely fetch a substantial package despite being a rental.

Per Martino, the Yankees had scouts present at Friday’s and Saturday’s Reds-Rays games at Tropicana Field. The Bronx Bombers have discussed both Reds second baseman Jonathan India and Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes, though Martino hears New York has shown more interest in India than Paredes.

Jack Curry of the YES Network reported Saturday that the Yankees have had “numerous conversations” with the Rays, who appear to be in sell mode after trading away outfielder Randy Arozarena and starters Aaron Civale and Zach Eflin. Among the potential names who could go to the Bronx, Curry mentioned first baseman Yandy Díaz and closer Pete Fairbanks in addition to Paredes. Martino has heard the Yankees connected to Rays reliever Jason Adam, as well.

July 23: Yanks reportedly interested in reunion with RHP Green
From 2017-22, Chad Green was one of the more effective high-leverage relievers in baseball, posting a 2.96 ERA and a 27.3% strikeout-minus-walk rate with the Yankees. He is enjoying a stellar season with the Blue Jays, and perhaps it ends with the right-hander back in the Bronx.

The Yankees are interested in reuniting with Green, according to MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi. The 33-year-old Green has a 1.88 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP across 28 2/3 innings in his second year with Toronto. He is under contract through 2025 and is due to make $10.5 million next season.

Green would boost a Yankees bullpen that ranks sixth in MLB in ERA (3.49) and opponents’ batting average (.220). However, since June 13, that group has pitched to a 4.17 ERA, and closer Clay Holmes has permitted 12 runs (eight earned) over 9 2/3 frames. Given his recent struggles, the Yanks could look to bolster the backend of their ‘pen with a familiar face. As Morosi notes, Green could help out in the ninth inning — he is 7-for-7 in save opportunities this year — and was a popular teammate during his time with New York.

July 21: Are Yanks open to trading prospect Spencer Jones in a deal for an ace?
The Yankees may be warming to the idea of trading outfield prospect Spencer Jones (MLB Pipeline’s No. 73 overall prospect) if it lands them an ace pitcher at the Trade Deadline.

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Bronx Bombers have shown a willingness to include Jones in a trade for White Sox lefty Garrett Crochet or Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal. The 23-year-old outfielder has recorded a troubling 37.1% strikeout rate at Double-A Somerset in 2024, but he’s still highly coveted around the game.

Of course, just because the Yanks might be open to trading Jones doesn’t mean they’re close to a deal for either pitcher. Per Nightengale, the White Sox are holding out for a bigger package for Crochet. Skubal, meanwhile, will likely cost even more to convince the Tigers to move him.

The Yankees are also exploring less expensive starting pitching targets, with Nightengale reporting that both the Yanks and Red Sox have had talks with the Cubs about Jameson Taillon. The 32-year-old, who owns a sparkling 3.10 ERA over 93 innings in 2024, pitched for the Yankees for two years before signing a four-year, $68 million deal with the Cubs after the 2022 campaign.

The rotation didn’t look like it was going to be a major area of need for the Yankees at this year’s Trade Deadline, but it has become one over the past six weeks. Yankees starting pitchers had the second-best ERA (2.79) in MLB through June 12, but they’ve posted MLB’s worst ERA (6.02) since.