The Yankees already have a farm system that has been dinged by trades for Bellinger and the trade that brought Soto to New York before the 2024 season. But Heyman reports that there's a possibility that Padres ace Dylan Cease could hit the trade market this summer, and that the Yankees should be "laser-focused" on bringing him to the Bronx.

After a disastrous initial season with the Yankees in 2023 that included a 6.85 ERA while dealing with various injuries, Rodon bounced back to his typical self in 2024. Though he was still a bit volatile, he posted a solid 3.96 ERA with 195 strikeouts, 57 walks and a 1.22 WHIP in 175 innings across 32 starts.