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The New York Yankees could strike an MLB trade.<\/p>\n
The New York Yankees<\/a> still have moves to make in the early stages of the offseason and there are no shortage of MLB rumors on who could soon be wearing pinstripes. New York has been linked to several prized free agents in addition to trying to re-sign Cody Bellinger<\/a>. <\/p>\n The Yankees could also turn to the trade market in an attempt to bolster the team\u2019s World Series chances for 2026. Bleacher Report\u2019s Joel Reuter<\/a> offered an intriguing trade proposal that has the Yankees land Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> All-Star closer Trevor Megill<\/a> in exchange for three players. <\/p>\n Let\u2019s dive into the Yankees-Brewers trade pitch. <\/p>\n Potential Yankees Trade Target Trevor Megill Is Coming Off an All-Star Season With the Brewers<\/p>\n The proposed trade has the Yankees acquire Megill in exchange pitcher Carlos Lagrange, first baseman T.J. Rumfield and pitcher Harrison Cohen. Megill is coming off an All-Star campaign which included career-high numbers with 30 saves and 60 strikeouts. <\/p>\n \u201cThe Yankees have a clear need to bolster their relief corps and a history of dealing with the Brewers, as just last winter they acquired Devin Williams<\/a> under similar circumstances,\u201d Reuter wrote in a December 1, 2025, story titled, \u201c6 Fresh Trade Ideas for Cole Ragans<\/a>, Ketel Marte and More at 2025 MLB Winter Meetings.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cGiving the Brewers their pick of Carlos Lagrange, Bryce Cunningham or Elmer Rodriguez as the prospect centerpiece, alongside a couple second-tier prospects that are close to MLB ready in 25-year-old T.J. Rumfield and 26-year-old Harrison Cohen would be a nice return package for Megill\u2019s two years of remaining control.\u201d<\/p>\n The Yankees Have Hinted About Aiming to Lower Payroll<\/p>\n Megill is on a team-friendly one-year, $6.5 million contract<\/a> in 2026. Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner has been candid about wanting to manage the team\u2019s payroll while balancing a championship-caliber roster. <\/p>\n \u201cWould it be ideal if I went down [with the payroll]? Of course,\u201d Steinbrenner admitted, per ESPN\u2019s Jorge Castillo<\/a>. \u201cBut does that mean that\u2019s going to happen? Of course not. <\/p>\n \u201cWe want to field a team we know could win a championship \u2014 or we believe could win a championship.\u201d<\/p>\n Yankees Rumors: Mets Could Look to Poach Cody Bellinger in MLB Free Agency<\/p>\n The Yankees have yet to make a big splash in MLB free agency. Instead, the Yankees have focused their attention on retaining their own players, including Bellinger. New York was already able to retain Trent Grisham<\/a> and hopes to re-sign Bellinger as well. <\/p>\n It appears the Yankees could have competition from within their own city for Bellinger\u2019s services. New York Post\u2019s Jon Heyman<\/a> labeled the New York Mets<\/a> as a potential landing spot for Bellinger. <\/p>\n \u201cCody Bellinger looks like a better Mets fit now that Nimmo has been traded,\u201d Heyman detailed in a November 27, story titled, \u201cMets now have even more reason to battle Yankees for top target Cody Bellinger.\u201d \u201cIf they bring back Alonso (things feel much more positive this year than last), Bellinger could enhance the 1B situation by giving Alonso a DH day. <\/p>\n \u201cBut the Yankees continue to make Bellinger their No. 1 target, plus Philly and both LA teams are lurking.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJonathan Adams<\/a> is a veteran sports contributor covering the NFL, NBA and golf for Heavy.com. His work has been prominently featured on NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. 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