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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Trade Scenario Would Send DJ LeMahieu to Braves for $35 Million All-Star
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The New York Yankees have a need in their infield, specifically at second base. DJ LeMahieu is slashing .240/.313/.327 with just five extra base hits on the year. LeMahieu is no longer an All-Star or Gold Glover like he was in his prime. He still has one year left on his six-year, $90 million deal. However, if the Yankees want to reach their World Series aspirations, LeMahieu may have to be benched or moved. DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees throws the ball to first base in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training... DUNEDIN, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: DJ LeMahieu #26 of the New York Yankees throws the ball to first base in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training game at TD Ballpark on March 08, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida. MoreTrading LeMahieu will not be easy with his contract and decline. However, ClutchPoints' Zachary Howell proposed this trade that would swap LeMahieu for an Atlanta Braves All-Star: Yankees receive: Ozzie Albies Braves receive: DJ LeMahieu and Roderick Arias (Yankees' No. 5 prospect) The Braves will not trade Albies or any of their stars if they are still in contention around the July 31 trade deadline. However, even if they are out of contention, they are not going to take on LeMahieu without a reason, and in this case, that reason is Arias. Albies is not having his best year, slashing .224/.298/.326 with just six home runs. However, the three-time All-Star is starting to look more like himself. He has started to swing the bat a little better since being moved down in the batting order, and could benefit from a change of scenery and a hitter-friendly ballpark like Yankee Stadium. Albies has $7 million club options for the next two seasons and is just 28 years old. He could be a key player for the Yankees. Last season, Jazz Chisholm Jr. came over from a struggling team and had a great run with the Yankees. Could Albies do the same? More MLB: Phillies Executive Breaks Silence on Bryce Harper Position Change
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
MLB Writer Suggests Blue Jays Could Make Shocking Trade Decision
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Toronto Blue Jays are putting together quite an exciting and impressive first half of the season. They've firmly placed themselves in the postseason race. But their sights should be set on the American League East title. And if the Blue Jays are going to catch the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees in the division, they're going to need to make some big moves in the coming weeks. FanSided's Vanessa Serrao recently suggested the Blue Jays could use former top prospect and current top-three prospect Orelvis Martinez as a trade chip ahead of the trade deadline this season. FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 3: Orelvis Martinez #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts with Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox before a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at JetBlue Park at... FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 3: Orelvis Martinez #13 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts with Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox before a Grapefruit League Spring Training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 3, 2024 in Fort Myers, Florida. More Maddie Malhotra/Boston"Orelvis Martinez still holds value as a trade piece for the Toronto Blue Jays, although perhaps not as high as it once was," Serrao wrote. "He is a solid power-hitting prospect in the Blue Jays' farm system who has the potential to be a 30-home run hitter. If the Blue Jays were to deal him, he would provide upside as a utility infielder. If he remains with Toronto past the deadline, he will likely get a call-up and could be utilized at third base. "With his time spent in the minors, he has racked up 119 home runs across five years. As a third-ranked prospect, he remains to hold upside as a trade chip. He also hit a home run during spring training this season, demonstrating his power following his PED suspension in 2024." For the Blue Jays to trade such a highly touted prospect as Martinez, they would need to land a superstar in return. If the Blue Jays are going to hunt a pitcher like Sandy Alcántara or Mason Miller, this idea could make sense. Martinez looks to hold a strong place in the future of the Blue Jays' organization, but if Toronto is hunting a big fish at the trade deadline this season, Martinez might need to be included in the trade package. More MLB: MLB Writer Suggests $120 Million Red Sox Superstar Could Be Traded
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees Infielder In Limbo Responds to Looming Trade 'Decision'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees have surged to first place in the American League East division. After embarking on a holistic roster overhaul following the departure of Juan Soto, the team leads in virtually every significant offensive category thanks to a deep and potent batting order led by superstar slugger Aaron Judge. Perhaps most remarkable is that the Yankees are off to this start amid so many injuries. The team opened the year without Gerrit Cole or Luis Gil in the rotation and without DJ LeMahieu or Giancarlo Stanton in the dugout. More recently, it lost infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. to an oblique strain. Now, as the team looks to get some of its position players back from the injured list, it could have to make room by cutting ties with utility man Oswald Peraza. TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Oswald Peraza #91 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner... TAMPA, FLORIDA - MARCH 06: Oswald Peraza #91 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout during a 2024 Grapefruit League Spring Training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on March 06, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by) More Aguilar/Getty "When Giancarlo Stanton comes back from missing all season with two tennis elbows, and his latest progress was taking BP on the field last week, then Peraza could lose his roster spot in addition to Boone having tougher daily lineup decisions," Max Goodman reported for "Here's a best-case scenario for the Yankees: Peraza plays well enough in a reserve role that he can be packaged this summer for whatever GM Brian Cashman hunts to add before the July 31 trade deadline." The Yankees could be looking for some reinforcement on the pitching staff or an offensive upgrade at third base and trade partners might be intrigued by Peraza's defensive versatility and the fact that he has another pre-arbitration year ahead on his contract. For his part, Peraza seems aware of the fact that he could be traded in the near future, though he responded to that possibility with a clear message about his focus. "I'm really just focused on being here today and staying ready to play," Peraza said through an interpreter, per Goodman. "I enjoy being part of this team ... so for me the important part is staying present. At some point, the team will make a decision." As the Yankees look to hold onto their division lead, it seems some significant roster moves are ahead. More MLB: Astros Pitcher Slams Death Threats Made Against Family Members
