The New York Yankees have a need in their rotation and one MLB analyst linked them to trading for an All-Star pitcher.
MLB analyst Zach Pressnell of Newsweek believes the Yankees should look to try and trade for Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“But it wouldn’t be crazy to think the Dodgers could explore the idea of trading Gonsolin when he returns from injury. And the Yankees would be the perfect landing spot,” Pressnell wrote. “New York would need to part ways with quality prospects in order to land the righty. But it’s the kind of deal that could work out for both teams. If New York ships a package centered around Everson Pereira to the Dodgers in exchange for Gonsolin, both teams would get better.
“Pereira would join the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, as he looks to work his way past James Outman and into Los Angeles’ outfield. Gonsolin would slot right into the Yankees’ rotation. (He would) give the team a chance to compete with Cole and company on the sideline,” Pressnell added.
The Dodgers have eight big league starters so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Los Angeles looks to trade one. Gonsolin, who was an All-Star in 2022 is a logical candidate to be traded. And, the return of Perreira and another prospect would likely get it done.
Gonsolin is set to earn $5.4 million in 2025 and is under team control for the 2026 season as well. He missed all of 2024 due to injuries, in 2023, he went 8-5 with a 4.98 ERA in 20 starts.
Yankees GM Looking to Add Another Pitcher
New York has a need in their rotation after losing Gerrit Cole for the season and reigning Rookie of the Year Luis Gil is also injured.
With the Yankees having two of their top starters out, general manager Brian Cashman will explore what is available in free agency or trade. However, Cashman admits it is hard to pull off a move at this time.
