Analyst Links Yankees to Trading for All-Star Pitcher in Intriguing Deal
The New York Yankees have a need in their rotation and one MLB analyst linked them to trading for an All-Star pitcher.
MLB analyst Zach Pressnell of Newsweek believes the Yankees should look to try and trade for Tony Gonsolin of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
“But it wouldn’t be crazy to think the Dodgers could explore the idea of trading Gonsolin when he returns from injury. And the Yankees would be the perfect landing spot,” Pressnell wrote. “New York would need to part ways with quality prospects in order to land the righty. But it’s the kind of deal that could work out for both teams. If New York ships a package centered around Everson Pereira to the Dodgers in exchange for Gonsolin, both teams would get better.
“Pereira would join the Dodgers’ Triple-A team, as he looks to work his way past James Outman and into Los Angeles’ outfield. Gonsolin would slot right into the Yankees’ rotation. (He would) give the team a chance to compete with Cole and company on the sideline,” Pressnell added.
The Dodgers have eight big league starters so it wouldn’t be a surprise if Los Angeles looks to trade one. Gonsolin, who was an All-Star in 2022 is a logical candidate to be traded. And, the return of Perreira and another prospect would likely get it done.
