The New York Yankees are actively pursuing a trade for Chicago White Sox standout Dylan Cease, as part of their aggressive approach in the current offseason. Despite a more cautious stance on increasing payroll, especially after a substantial effort to sign Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Yankees have been assertive in the trade market.
In a noteworthy move earlier in the offseason, the team secured a major trade for San Diego Padres All-Star Juan Soto, marking their entry into the trade market. This acquisition was particularly significant as they managed to bring in a player they had been targeting for a couple of years, without having to sacrifice their top minor-league prospects for the impending free agent.
With a primary goal of reinforcing their starting rotation behind American League Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are navigating the offseason with prudence. Despite the availability of notable free-agent pitchers like Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery, and Shota Imanaga, the team appears reluctant to meet the potentially high asking prices associated with these players.
New York Yankees showing serious interest in Dylan Cease trade
Possibly due to their cautious approach in free agency, the New York Yankees are once again exploring the trade market to strengthen their starting rotation. Recent reports from The Athletic’s MLB insider Ken Rosenthal indicate that the Yankees are actively involved in the pursuit of Chicago White Sox ace Dylan Cease, considered the top pitcher available.
According to Rosenthal, the White Sox are considering trade offers for Cease, and the Yankees, along with the Baltimore Orioles, have demonstrated genuine interest in acquiring the talented pitcher. Other notable teams, such as the Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, and Boston Red Sox, are also rumored to be potential contenders in the competition for Dylan Cease.
Cease, an emerging star in the American League, remains under team control through arbitration for the next two seasons. The 28-year-old had an impressive showing in the 2022 AL Cy Young race, finishing as the runner-up.