{"id":7849,"date":"2024-12-12T15:37:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=7849"},"modified":"2024-12-12T15:37:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:37:49","slug":"mlb-trade-rumors-yankees-eye-kyle-tucker-clarke-schmidt-on-the-trade-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/mlb-trade-rumors-yankees-eye-kyle-tucker-clarke-schmidt-on-the-trade-block\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB Trade Rumors: Yankees eye Kyle Tucker, Clarke Schmidt on the trade block"},"content":{"rendered":"

The New York Yankees made headlines by signing former Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal. The contract, now the largest for a left-handed pitcher in MLB<\/a> history, signals the Yankees’ intent to strengthen their pitching rotation.<\/p>

After missing out on re-signing Juan Soto<\/a>, Yankees GM Brian Cashman moved quickly to bolster the team. With Fried joining a rotation that includes Gerrit Cole, Nestor Cortes, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil, Marcus Stroman, and Clarke Schmidt, the Yankees now boast one of the best rotations in baseball. However, this depth creates a surplus, and trade rumors are already swirling.<\/p>

Clarke Schmidt’s potential trade value<\/h2>

MLB insider Mark Feinsand reported that Clarke Schmidt could be on the trade block. The Yankees might use their pitching depth to address gaps in their roster. Schmidt, who had a solid season with a 5-5 record, 2.85 ERA, and 93 strikeouts over 85.1 innings, is a valuable trade asset. Given the market demand for starting pitchers, Schmidt could attract significant interest.<\/p>

Yankees could target hitters to replace key free agents<\/h2>

With notable departures like Juan Soto, Alex Verdugo, Gleyber Torres, and Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees have clear lineup gaps<\/a>. Packaging Schmidt with another pitcher could help secure a high-impact hitter or multiple role players. Names like Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker have been linked to the Yankees as potential trade targets.<\/p>

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\"It makes sense we'd be asked about [Cody Bellinger and Seiya Suzuki], but both of those guys are pretty key to how we're good.\"

– Cubs President of Baseball Ops Jed Hoyer on the trade rumors surrounding a few cornerstone players#MLBNHotStove<\/a> | @SageUSAmerica<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xo48rppRyH<\/a><\/p>— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) December 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>