The New York Yankees continue to search for ways to improve their rotation, and one name that has continued to pop up is Freddy Peralta.
Given that pitching depth is always important, it’s not surprising to see the Yankees showing interest in an arm that offers what they want.
What makes this situation more interesting is that it’s not just a Yankees conversation. The New York Mets are also in the picture, along with several other contenders, which raises the price.
Anytime both New York teams are involved, the price changes. And we all know that Steve Cohen loves to beat the Yankees out for players, even if it doesn’t change what happens on the field.
This is exactly the type of move the Yankees have looked to make in recent years, as they’d be adding an ace-caliber arm without making a huge financial commitment. However, with multiple teams showing interest, that could raise the price of a trade.
Ken Rosenthal had the latest on his market.
“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.
That’s a big number of teams that want him, which means Milwaukee can afford to wait for the right offer.
For the Yankees, the question now becomes centered around how aggressive they want to be, especially if the Mets are willing to go that extra step.
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