A New York Yankees trade proposal lands a polarizing former All-Star from the Philadelphia Phillies who has caught the recent ire of fans.

Former Chicago Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman hasn't found much success during his time with the New York Yankees. The veteran is currently on the IL with a knee injury, and it's uncertain when he'll return. However, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, that's good news for the Yankees.

With Oswaldo Cabrera hurt, the New York Yankees are in need of a third baseman and have options as to how they go about it. The injury may force their hand into

The MLB trade deadline is still more than two months away, but the league outlook is starting to become more clear. Several teams have identified themselves as

With his left knee still barking, Stroman is unlikely to reach the 140-inning mark that would have automatically locked in his $18 million player option for 2026. That looming salary scared teams off over the winter when the Yankees explored potential trade scenarios last winter.