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Yankees-Brewers Trade Idea Would Help New York Match Blue Jays' Aggresiveness

Yankees-Brewers Trade Idea Would Help New York Match Blue Jays' Aggresiveness

Summary

The New York Yankees are thinking about trading with the Milwaukee Brewers to get pitcher Freddy Peralta. The Yankees want to strengthen their team as their rivals, the Toronto Blue Jays, have been making strong moves in the offseason. The Brewers might trade Peralta because they cannot afford him soon, and they might want young players in return.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees could trade for Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón, two Yankees pitchers, will miss the season's start.
  • The Yankees' potential trade would involve giving up Will Warren and José Caballero.
  • Freddy Peralta is a two-time All-Star and could become a free agent soon.
  • The Brewers have previously traded All-Star pitchers before they reached free agency.
  • Toronto Blue Jays, a rival team, signed Dylan Cease and agreed to sign Cody Ponce recently.
  • The Yankees may not need Peralta but want to keep up with the Blue Jays' aggressive moves.

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