Yankees Explore Trades for Key Players

The New York Yankees are actively exploring potential trades to strengthen their infield and bullpen ahead of the upcoming season. They are considering acquiring Nolan Arenado and Ryan Helsley from the Cardinals, which would address both their infield and bullpen needs (Article 1). Additionally, the Yankees are looking to trade Marcus Stroman, as he no longer fits in their roster after acquiring Max Fried, potentially sending him back to the Toronto Blue Jays in a salary dump (Article 2). There's also speculation on acquiring Minnesota Twins' utility player Willi Castro and catcher Christian Vázquez, which could offer versatility but is seen as a financial move for the Twins (Article 3). The Yankees have already added elite closer Devin Williams, yet they still seek bullpen reinforcement by considering former Phillies reliever Spencer Turnbull as a potential low-risk, high-reward option (Article 4). Moreover, Tampa Bay Rays' second baseman Brandon Lowe is seen as a potential fit to fill the void left by Gleyber Torres, offering a cost-effective solution compared to bigger names like Alex Bregman or Arenado (Article 5).