Yankees Consider Trading Stroman for Jeff McNeil

The New York Yankees are actively attempting to trade pitcher Marcus Stroman, who is deemed surplus to requirements following the addition of Max Fried. Possible destinations for Stroman include the Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, and the Mets, with the Yankees possibly having to absorb part of his $18 million salary to facilitate a trade. The Yankees' decision to trade Stroman is influenced by their effort to manage salary cap issues and avoid luxury tax penalties. The Mets and Yankees may be exploring a rare trade, sending Stroman to the Mets in exchange for utility player Jeff McNeil to bolster both teams' weaknesses. Stroman, who signed a two-year, $37 million contract with the Yankees, has not performed as expected, failing to make the postseason roster in 2024.