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Yankees Targeting 2 All-Star Pitchers After Edward Cabrera Whiff: Insider

Yankees Targeting 2 All-Star Pitchers After Edward Cabrera Whiff: Insider

Summary

The New York Yankees tried to trade for Miami Marlins pitcher Edward Cabrera, but he went to the Chicago Cubs instead. Now, the Yankees are interested in two other pitchers, MacKenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals and Freddy Peralta from the Milwaukee Brewers, to improve their team for the next season.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees wanted to trade for Edward Cabrera, a pitcher from the Miami Marlins.
  • Cabrera was traded to the Chicago Cubs in a big deal.
  • The Yankees are now considering trading for MacKenzie Gore and Freddy Peralta.
  • MacKenzie Gore pitches for the Washington Nationals.
  • Freddy Peralta is a pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • The Yankees need a strong pitcher because two of their current pitchers, Gerrit Cole and Clark Schmidt, are recovering from injuries.
  • Gore is signed with his team for several more years.
  • The Yankees believe both Gore and Peralta would be good additions to their team.

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