Yankees Pushed To Swing 'Emergency Trade' For $13.5 Million Ace
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The New York Yankees' starting rotation has been crushed with injuries this season.
Gerrit Cole and Clarke Schmidt are out for the year with elbow injuries. Luis Gil hasn't pitched yet due to a lat injury, though he's expected back in the coming weeks. And recently, Max Fried began dealing with a blister issue.
A blister typically isn't a huge deal, but it can nag on for longer than anticipated. With that in mind, the Yankees need to make a trade.
FanSided's Jake Elman recently urged the Yankees to pursue an "emergency trade" for Arizona Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen in the wake of Fried's blister issue.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the dugout after the fourth inning against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12, 2025 in Anaheim, California.
ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 12: Zac Gallen #23 of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the dugout after the fourth inning against Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12, 2025 in Anaheim, California."Let's talk about Gallen, who owns a 5.15 ERA and 107-43 K-BB ratio in 100 innings," Elman wrote. "Gallen's numbers aren't exciting, his 3.5 walks-per-nine is his worst since 2021, and he's slated to hit free agency this offseason. All of those reasons are precisely why the Yankees should take a chance on him, even if they can't acquire Suárez in the same trade.
"Arizona might need to accept a lesser package for the 2023 All-Star, and the Yankees have enough mid-tier prospects who should intrigue the Diamondbacks. Trust us: Gallen shouldn't cost the Yankees either Spencer Jones or George Lombard Jr., and that alone makes a potential trade worth it."
Gallen is the perfect buy-low option on the market. He's a potential ace who's in the midst of a bad season. Still, the righty has flashed his ace potential recently and could benefit from a change of scenery.
If the Yankees can land him without parting ways with top prospects, they would be in a great spot. It would also put them in the perfect position to sign Gallen to a new contract in the offseason when the righty hits free agency.
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