Yankees-Red Sox Trade Idea Sends Proven Postseason Star to New York
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The New York Yankees lost Gerrit Cole to Tommy John surgery in the spring, but never really made a move to replace him.
The Yankees hoped to have Cole, Max Fried and Luis Gil leading their rotation this season. Gil and Fried were still slated to be a great duo, but Gil has been on the injured list all season. Now, Ryan Yarbrough, who had pitched well for the Yankees since joining the rotation, is also on the injured list.
If the Yankees were running away with the American League East, they could afford to simply wait on their arms to get healthy. However, the Tampa Bay Rays have been the biggest surprise in baseball and are just 2 1/2 games out of the division lead. The Yankees need to add an arm, even if Gil and Yarbrough return.
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 21: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on April 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 21: Walker Buehler #0 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on April 21, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.The key for the Yankees will be finding a rental arm who can take the ball in October. Sports Illustrated's Colin Keane suggested the Yankees go after the pitcher who ended their season last year, Walker Buehler. Buehler has struggled for the Boston Red Sox this year, but has a track record of success when it counts.
In 19 postseason appearances, 18 starts, Buehler has a 3.04 ERA. He is a two-time World Series champion and dominated the Yankees in the World Series. He threw five shutout innings in Game 3 of the Fall Classic and then notched a series-clinching save on one day of rest.
The only runs Buehler gave up last postseason came in the second inning of Game 3 of the National League Division Series. In his final 13 innings of the postseason, he had 13 strikeouts and was key to the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series title.
The Red Sox are a half-game out of a wild card spot entering play on Monday, so they may not be inclined to sell, especially to the Yankees. However, if they fall out of contention, the Yankees could show interest in Buehler. His 5.95 ERA this season is less than encouraging, but the Yankees would be banking on him dominating in October.
Buehler is a two-time All-Star and could be a free agent after the season. He has a $25 million mutual option for next season. The Yankees could put his arm to good use if the Red Sox fall out of contention.
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