The New York Yankees are working on a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers to help replenish their bullpen depth after trading away seven pitchers in previous deals. The exact details of the trade are still being finalized, but it is reported that the Yankees would receive an end-of-roster pitcher and a prospect from the Dodgers, both of whom are on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster. In return, the Yankees would send a non-40-man prospect to Los Angeles. The Dodgers are looking to clear roster spots for new signings Shohei Ohtani and Joe Kelly, which has prompted the trade discussions.
The Yankees’ pitching depth took a hit during the off-season after losing several starting arms to trades and the Rule 5 draft. The team traded away four starting pitchers to acquire Juan Soto and Trent Grisham from the Padres, as well as reliever Alex Verdugo from the Red Sox. Additionally, they lost three more pitchers in the Rule 5 draft after leaving them unprotected from their 40-man roster.
This trade with the Dodgers is seen as an effort by the Yankees to restock their bullpen after the significant losses they experienced. General Manager Brian Cashman is working to ensure that the team has a strong pitching staff for the upcoming season.
The trade is currently undergoing the medical-review stage and is expected to be finalized soon. Fans of both teams are awaiting the official details of the trade and are hopeful that it will help bolster the Yankees’ bullpen for the upcoming season.
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