Yankees predicted to trade for Padres $4M All-Star flamethrower to form nasty duo with David Bednar

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The New York Yankees have one of the best starting rotations in all of baseball with Max Fried, Cam Schlittler, and Gerrit Cole now that he has returned. The rotation has been a strong point for them this season.

Cole has come back looking like the vintage version of himself. Schlittler is also emerging as an early favorite for the AL Cy Young Award.

“New York Yankees fans have to be excited about what they’re seeing out of young starting pitcher Cam Schlittler right now. The 25-year-old doesn’t look like he is in the middle of his first full season in the majors. Instead, he has looked like a 10-year veteran. Schlittler has made 11 starts so far this season and should be considered the favorite for the 2026 American League Cy Young Award,” SI’s Patrick McAvoy wrote.

The problem with the Yankees this season has undoubtedly been the bullpen. Outside of David Bednar, it has been a toss-up.

Outside of those arms, it is difficult to find reliable options. Fernando Cruz has struggled with control this season and has issued too many walks early on. Jake Bird is emerging, but has shown vulnerability in big spots—though he has also come through in key moments and could earn a high-leverage role. The other options, Paul Blackburn and Ryan Yarbrough, are not suited for high-leverage situations,” LWOS’ Matthew Nethercott wrote.

The Yankees are expected to target bullpen help at the deadline. Baseball Today’s Chris Rose believes New York is going to trade for San Diego Padres reliever Mason Miller.

“My prediction is that Mason Miller gets traded for the second straight year. And he is going coast-to-coast and will try and bolster the bullpen of the New York Yankees in a major deal. The Padres are going to need more offensive help that is major league ready… I know the Yankees feel like they are a legit bona fide closer away from winning this thing,” Rose said.

Miller to the Yankees would be a major pickup, as it would give them much-needed stability at the back end of the bullpen. Miller has also been vocal about wanting to be used more this season. Bednar and Miller together would form a nasty one-two punch.

Miller is on a relatively affordable contract at just $4 million this season. The Yankees know that if they can bolster the bullpen, they will remain World Series contenders. The Padres will not move him easily, so it would likely take a significant trade package.

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