Yankees star could make an unexpected offseason trade with the Nationals

admin | November 22, 2023 | Other Clubs | No Comments

Is it really worth it for the Yankees to give up one of their best hitters this offseason?

This offseason, one of the New York Yankees’ best hitters might end up being traded.

Superstars like Juan Soto of the San Diego Padres have been linked to New York, but they might need to clear some salary first. Gleyber Torres, the second baseman, is the player who has surfaced the most in potential trades to reduce salary.

Despite having a fantastic season for the Yankees in 2023, Torres is predicted to earn over $15 million in 2024. In addition, Torres has drawn a lot of interest from teams across the league, including the Boston Red Sox. The Washington Nationals are one team that might be a good trade partner in exchange for outfielder Lane Thomas, according to Brendan Kuty of The Athletic.

“It would be a difficult pill to swallow for the Yankees to trade Torres, for many reasons,” Kuty stated. “After Aaron Judge, he was their most reliable batter in the previous season. After two poor seasons, he made a comeback last season. He has also integrated himself into the clubhouse’s design. However, moving Torres might be an option if the Yankees want to save a little money in case they add Juan Soto. According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Venezuelan native will be a free agent in 2025 and earn $15.3 million via salary arbitration the following season. Oswald Peraza is a player the Yankees might consider trying out for the season at second base.