Amidst New York Yankees’ Juan Soto Saga, Top Insider Reveals Bombers Stars Likely to Be Traded

Even though the New York Yankees had an underwhelming season there were some positives. They still remain a team with promising talents. This could come in handy for them as they start strengthening their roster in order to avoid a repeat of 2023 next year. The Bronx squad certainly has the players available to trade that other teams would love to have. An insider recently put together a list of 4 players he deems most likely to be traded.

While the Yankees are perennially linked with Juan Soto and are an active participant in the Yoshinobu Yamamoto race, these aren’t the only players that interest them. The Pinstripes are looking at the trade market to fill their areas of need. They can use these players who are a combination of proven talent and potential to make those trade deals possible.

Top 4 players that the New York Yankees can trade this offseason

Brendan Kuty of The Athletic posted a list of players he feels are most likely to be chopped off by the Yankees this year. He had a variety of reasons for deciding these players. 

Clarke Schmidt

The first name was of the starting pitcher, Clarke Schmidt. The ace had a breakthrough season in 2023 The biggest point, though is that he’d be arbitration-eligible this year. His salary is expected to be $2.6 million. Teams would love to have a proven starter at that little salary. So, he can be used as an attractive option.

Michael King

Michael King is a surprising name. In the 8 games he started, his ERA was 1.88. The Yankees love him but he surely has a high demand in the market. They can use him for bigger trades even if they’d love to keep him. Especially if they manage to add quality pitching free agents to their squad.

Kyle Higashioka

The Bronx Bombers have 6 catchers on their roster. Kyle Higashioka has already lost his place to Austin Wells, their top prospect. He is their longest-tenured player, and this could be the end for him. In 2023, his defensive runs prevented were 11.7. Others in the league would want a player like him.

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Everson Pereira

Everson Pereira completes the list. His highly disappointing season has damaged his chances on the roster. But he still remains no. 51 in overall prospects. He has talent and potential that other teams would love to have. Yankees can use that potential as a trading chip for a major trade that they want to make.

Things can always change, but with these names as front runners, who can the Yankees get in return?

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