The New York Yankees boast one of the most talented rosters in baseball this season, but injuries have significantly weakened their starting rotation. With ace Gerrit Cole sidelined for the year following elbow surgery, and additional setbacks to Luis Gil (strained lat) and Marcus Stroman (knee injury), the team is in urgent need of reinforcements on the mound—despite recently getting Clarke Schmidt back in the mix.
Jake Elman of Athlon Sports projected that New York could make a major move ahead of the trade deadline, predicting a deal with the Colorado Rockies for veteran right-hander Germán Márquez.
“Yankees fans may need to temper expectations,” Elman wrote. “Márquez fits the bill for what the Yankees need: a veteran, mid-rotation starter who’s in the final year of his contract and might come at a relatively affordable trade cost.”
Although Márquez isn’t viewed as a frontline starter, he represents a more realistic option for New York, especially given their limited prospect depth—which makes targeting high-end arms like Sandy Alcántara or Dylan Cease far less feasible.
The 29-year-old righty does carry some injury history, but that could also lower the prospect cost in a potential trade. For the Yankees, depth is key as they navigate a tight postseason race. With limited trust in arms like Carlos Carrasco and uncertainty around Stroman’s health, a move for Márquez could be a smart solution—even if it’s not the blockbuster fans might dream of.
