Yankees’ new strategy: An insider says do not expect a contract with a well-liked reliever

The Yankees’ search for bullpen depth has been connected to a couple relievers.

Héctor Neris is one name that has surfaced in a number of stories.

However, MLB source Jack Curry discounted the likelihood of such union in a Tuesday interview with YES Network, pointing instead to two potential relief options.

He mentioned, “They have had discussions on Wendy Peralta.” “They have discussed [Keynan] Middleton, who pitched well for them in the previous season. There are a few reports linking the Yankees to Héctor Neris, a name that is now available.

Though I believe they were more focused on a Peralta or Middleton reunion, I have been told not to expect a partnership between the two of them. All it takes is one text or phone call, or someone to take whatever their offer was and heighten it, or someone to take whatever their demand was and lower it.

Over the past three years, Peralta has been a dependable member of the Yankees’ pitching staff. In 2023, he recorded a 2.83 ERA in 63 appearances, with four saves. Due to a little triceps strain in his left leg, he had to sit out the entire 2023 season.

Middleton was acquired by the Yankees during this year’s trade deadline; however, he was sidelined for the majority of September due to a shoulder injury. He struck out 17 batters in his 13 1/3 innings worked for New York, giving up just one earned run.