Yankees, World Series-winning pitcher with‘mutual interest’ in …….
The New York Yankees and World Series-winning pitcher Walker Buehler reportedly have mutual interest as the MLB offseason gains momentum. Buehler, fresh off a championship-clinching save for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, is a free agent after the Dodgers opted not to extend a qualifying offer. This makes him an attractive target for teams, including the Yankees, as signing him does not require forfeiting draft picks【10】【11】.
Buehler has had a challenging road recently, dealing with injuries and undergoing Tommy John surgery for the second time. His regular-season performance in 2024 was inconsistent, marked by a 5.38 ERA over 16 starts. However, his postseason resurgence, including a 13-inning scoreless streak, demonstrated his potential to excel under pressure【11】.
For the Yankees, who are already balancing significant contracts with stars like Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge, Buehler represents a high-risk but potentially high-reward option. His past performance as a dominant pitcher and his proven ability in big games could bolster a rotation that struggled with injuries and inconsistency in 2024. Additionally, Buehler’s injury history might make him more affordable than other top-tier free agents, which aligns with the Yankees’ budget considerations as they also explore other high-profile targets like Juan Soto【10】【11】.
While the Yankees’ starting rotation includes talent like Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Marcus Stroman, adding Buehler could provide depth and postseason experience. His potential move to the Bronx would not only strengthen the team but also serve as a symbolic coup over the Dodgers, who recently defeated the Yankees in the World Series【10】【11】.
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