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Yankees Linked To Blockbuster Trade For Ex-Cardinals Ace

The Yankees need a pitcher or two...
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Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees baseball hats and gloves in the dugout out in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images
Apr 7, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; New York Yankees baseball hats and gloves in the dugout out in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images | David Reginek-Imagn Images

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The St. Louis Cardinals need to add a starting pitcher this year, which is a bit ironic considering one of their former players is a top pitching trade chip this season.

Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara began his career in St. Louis before he landed in Miami. After winning the 2022 National League Cy Young award with the Marlins, the ace is likely headed to a new team this season.

Yardbarker's David Hill recently linked the former Cardinal to a huge trade that would send him to the New York Yankees this season.

"The Yankees already had a hole in the back of their rotation before the news that pitcher Clarke Schmidt would likely need Tommy John surgery," Hill wrote. "Rookie pitcher Will Warren has been inconsistent at best. Pitcher Marcus Stroman has been a disaster with the Yankees and has been one of the worst pitchers in the majors when he has been able to take the mound.

"While pitcher Luis Gil is expected back sometime in late July/early August, the Yankees need another addition to the rotation. Alcantara would also fill the hole left by Schmidt next season as he is expected to miss most, if not all, of 2026. Alcantara is a high-risk, high-reward option for the Yankees as they look to return to the World Series."

The Yankees are the perfect fit. They could use an ace this season with Gerrit Cole out and the pitching staff struggling. But they could really use the team control that comes with Alcántara.

With the Bronx Bombers spending so much money to fill out their roster, adding a star pitcher on a team friendly deal would be massive for Aaron Boone's team.

The issue with this idea is the prospect capital it would take to land the righty. The Yankees are unlikely to cut ties with the amount of high-level prospects it would take to land Alcántara.

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ZACH PRESSNELL

Zach Pressnell has experience covering all major US sports at both the professional and collegiate levels. He’s produced content for FanSided, Blog Red Machine, The Game Haus, Bethany College Athletics and the Bethany College online newspaper, He graduated from Bethany College (WV) with a degree in Communications and Media Arts, specializing in Sports Journalism. Pressnell was also a four-year member of the baseball team where he earned himself All-PAC recognition as a pitcher (and a cool Tommy John surgery scar). Now, Pressnell specializes in NFL and MLB coverage for Sports Illustrated’s “On SI” network among others. For all business/marketing inquiries regarding "St. Louis Cardinals On SI," please reach out to Scott Neville: scott@wtfsports.org

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