After losing Juan Soto to their crosstown rivals, the New York Mets, the Yankees wasted no time retooling their roster. However, their work is far from complete. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Yankees are actively exploring trade options for starting pitcher Marcus Stroman to clear his $18 million salary for the 2025 season.
This move aligns with the Yankees’ strategy to create financial flexibility following their recent acquisitions, which include star players like Max Fried, Cody Bellinger, Devin Williams, and Paul Goldschmidt. Trading Stroman would free up resources to address other roster needs or pursue additional talent to solidify their chances of contention.
Stroman, a reliable pitcher with veteran experience, could draw interest from teams in need of starting pitching. His trade would not only alleviate payroll concerns but also potentially bring back assets that could help the Yankees in the long term. With the organization actively reshaping its roster after the Soto loss, this development highlights their determination to optimize both talent and financial resources as they gear up for the 2025 season.
The Yankees brought in Max Fried shortly after losing Soto, then made trades for closer Devin Williams, Cody Bellinger, as well as Fernando Cruz. After that, New York also brought in veteran first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to replace Anthony Rizzo.
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