The Yankees managed to land Dominican superstar Juan Jose Soto in a trade with the Padres earlier in the offseason, adding the left-handed hitter to a lineup loaded with righties. But circulation is one area they haven’t been able to address during the winter.
It was reported that New York was in the bidding for Japanese right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but the pitcher came up short in agreeing terms with the Dodgers. MLB Network analyst Jon Heyman wrote in the New York Post that the Yankees have made an “opening offer” to Blake Snell. The details are unknown, but Heyman adds that “important differences” remain between the two sides.
If Snell joins the Bombers, he will join 2023 National League Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole in the rotation, who just won the same award in the Young circuit. According to Heyman, Cole “agreed” to bring Snell.
Although there has been speculation that the pitcher may choose to sign with a West Coast team, given his native Seattle, Heyman writes that the Yankees think the left-hander wants to pitch in New York.
The Giants and Angels could be the Yankees’ main rivals in a bid for Snell, while the Phillies have also shown some interest.
