Yankees $37 Million Starter Named ‘Most Logical’ Trade Candidate
As the New York Yankees work to fine-tune their roster for the 2025 season, salary considerations may play a pivotal role in shaping their moves. With one of the highest payrolls in Major League Baseball, the Yankees will need to balance adding talent without further escalating their financial commitments.
One potential move to relieve some of that pressure is trading right-hander Marcus Stroman. According to Alexander Wilson of Empire Sports Media, Stroman stands out as the “most logical” player for the Yankees to move, especially with his $18.5 million salary for the 2025 season still remaining on his two-year, $37 million deal.
Stroman’s inconsistent performance in 2024, coupled with the looming player option for the 2026 season if he pitches more than 140 innings, has complicated his standing with the Yankees. Wilson suggests that trading Stroman could provide the team with much-needed payroll relief, opening up opportunities to address other areas of need, particularly at second or third base.
However, finding a trade partner willing to absorb Stroman’s salary could be challenging. Teams seeking rotational depth may find him appealing, but the Yankees might need to include a prospect or take back a smaller contract to make a deal work.
Yankees Eye Nolan Arenado with Stroman Trade Possibility
As the Yankees explore ways to bolster their infield, particularly at second and third base, one potential target that has emerged is Nolan Arenado. Adding Arenado to the roster would allow the Yankees to shift Jazz Chisholm Jr. to second base, a position he’s more comfortable in compared to third.
Bryan Hoch has reported that the Yankees have indeed explored the possibility of trading Stroman as part of a potential deal for Arenado, though the specifics remain unclear. If a trade does come to fruition, it would significantly strengthen the Yankees’ infield and make them even more formidable in the American League East.
For now, the Yankees remain focused on their offseason priorities, but with Stroman’s trade potential and Arenado’s name on the radar, significant roster moves could be on the horizon.
