Summary
The New York Yankees are considering trades to strengthen their team for the upcoming season. They are focusing on acquiring players MacKenzie Gore from the Washington Nationals and Nico Hoerner from the Chicago Cubs. The trades aim to fill gaps in the Yankees' pitching rotation and improve their infield positions.
Key Facts
- The Yankees are seeking to improve their roster before the season starts.
- Key players Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt will be absent at the beginning of the season.
- The team is looking to add a starting pitcher to cover for these absences.
- MacKenzie Gore, a pitcher from the Nationals, is a potential trade target.
- Gore was an All-Star last season and is controlled by his team through 2027.
- Nico Hoerner, an infielder from the Cubs, is another trade target.
- Hoerner has won two Gold Gloves and was a finalist for the Silver Slugger award.
- The Cubs may trade Hoerner since they have recently acquired Alex Bregman.
