The New York Yankees lost the 2024 World Series to the LA Dodgers in a lost fight that lasted 5 games. The team didn’t deliver up to the mark, while the Dodgers unleashed their best baseball to lift the ring and dash the Yanks’ 15-year awaited dream of reclaiming the championship.
Not only that, Dodgers players, including Joe Kelly and Jack Flaherty, took shots at the New York Yankees for their questionable antics and management decisions. However, the Bronx Bombers are ready to forget everything as they need to bolster the pitching staff. If reports are to be believed, the Yankee front office has set eyes on the Dodgers pitcher.
Jack Flaherty On Yankees Radar This Off-Season
The New York Yankees’ offseason priorities may be centered on retaining superstar outfielder Juan Soto, but they’re also exploring other avenues to bolster their roster for 2025. One intriguing option is free-agent pitcher Jack Flaherty, who could offer the Yanks a valuable addition to their rotation. Flaherty was nearly traded to New York from the Detroit Tigers ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, but the Bombers ultimately backed out over medical concerns. Later, Flaherty joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, starting two games against the Yankees in the World Series. Now a free agent, Flaherty remains on the Yanks’ radar, and his potential price point could make him a realistic acquisition.
Flaherty’s 2024 season showed flashes of his past success, logging 162 innings, his highest total in five years, with an impressive 5-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio. While he may not secure a contract exceeding $100 million due to past injuries, he brings solid experience and could strengthen a Yankees rotation that already features ace Gerrit Cole. As other contenders, such as the Washington Nationals, also consider Flaherty, the Bombers may find him to be a sensible addition to their pitching depth, especially if Soto’s future remains uncertain. Beyond Flaherty, the team is evaluating position players to reinforce their lineup. Alongside Soto, possible targets include versatile infielder Willy Adames, who is open to playing third base, and first baseman Christian Walker. Adames has shown a willingness to move to third on a contending team, a factor that could fit well if Soto re-signs, allowing them to keep their infield flexible.
Red Sox To Meet Juan Soto This Week
The Boston Red Sox appear ready to shake up Major League Baseball’s free-agent market with a potential bid for superstar outfielder Juan Soto. The move signals a return to the aggressive spending style Boston employed pre-2019, a shift that could reignite their competitive rivalry with the Yankees, who are also keen to keep Soto.
Reports from ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Jon Heyman of the New York Post indicate that the Red Sox will meet with Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, in California. Though the Yankees remain a strong contender for his services, Boston’s high-level interest demonstrates a willingness to compete aggressively for top talent. If Boston successfully signs Soto, it would be a landmark acquisition that reshapes the AL East.
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