The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are both interested in multiple of the same players, and another oneis Freddy Peralta.
For the Yankees, the fit is obvious. They’re still looking for arms and Brian Cashman has made that known due to the injuries they’ve dealt with.
Peralta gives them big-time stuff, postseason experience, and a salary that doesn’t change much.
The Red Sox, meanwhile, are in a similar spot. They need reliable starting pitching, and they’ve shown a willingness to be aggressive when the right arm becomes available, evident by their trade for Sonny Gray.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, they’re both interested.
“The Freddy Peralta talks are about to resume in earnest. Both New York clubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox are among the teams showing interest. Some low-revenue clubs that can absorb Peralta’s $8 million salary are in play as well,” he wrote.
Even with Peralta under team control for just one more season, the asking price won’t go down.
Milwaukee wants to remain competitive, which means a deal would likely need to include a legit player as part of the return.
Both the Yankees and Red Sox have prospects, but parting with MLB-ready arms or other top prospects is tough.
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