Pitchers The Yankees Could Target At (or before) The Trade Deadline

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Michael Fulmer

Fulmer was a rumored trade possibility in the offseason and throughout spring training as the Yankees sought to fill out their rotation. Given that the Tigers have made him available before (a deal nearly happened last season) One would have to believe that the two clubs could make good on that close call this time around. If the Yankees don’t want to give up too much in the way of top prospects while still getting good value, a deal with the Tigers is very much in the cards.

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Patrick Corbin

Over the winter, Corbin made mention that he would love to play for his favorite childhood team if the opportunity became available. If the Yankees are up to it, there is room to make a significant push to acquire him from Arizona. However, Corbin is set to hit the free agent market this offseason, so the Yankees still have a chance to pick him up without putting too big of a dent in their highly touted prospect pool.

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Cole Hamels

With the Rangers in last place, they'll be looking to move some veteran parts to better their future. One of those assets is Cole Hamels, a pitcher the Yankees have coveted for a few seasons now. The only concern is the likely high price Texas will give once the Yankees make the call. Is Cashman willing to trade away a small ransom to get a southpaw that the team may not hold on to after the season? It all depends on how urgent the team is to make a move like this.

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Jacob DeGrom

While he remains on the Yankees deadline vision board, taking him off the Mets hands has proven to be a tight rope. The crosstown Mets have only expressed interest in top prospects Gleyber Torres, Miguel Andujar, and Clint Frazier, all of which the Yankees have no plans to move anytime soon. DeGrom would surely be a valuable fit in the Yankees rotation. The team has struggled to fill the sizable hole in it since Jordan Montgomery went down in early May. Unfortunately, unless the Mets asking price comes down a bit, the likelihood that this deal is even entertained is very slim.