It makes the most sense because Pete Caldera says so.
There has been widespread speculation about Marcus Stroman's future and whether he might be on the move. However, the bottom line is that it increasingly feels like the Yankees are determined to trade the right-hander. We had written a previous article on Stroman and the idea of him going to the Cardinals too. Read ARE THE YANKS TRYING TO SHED STROMAN OR ARE US FANS TRYING TO? for more on that.
Legendary Yankees reporter Pete Caldera, whose insights I’ve trusted and followed for years, has shared a significant prediction that fans and analysts alike should take seriously. After acquiring Max Fried, the Bronx Bombers traded away Nestor Cortes Jr., yet they still face a logjam in their starting rotation at the big-league level.
Currently, New York has six major league starters, alongside a handful of top prospects poised to join the rotation by 2025. The math is simple: someone else has to go, or the Yankees risk losing players for nothing.
Pete Caldera of Northjersey.com recently predicted a specific move involving Stroman that could resolve this overcrowding:
"Seeking to unload Marcus Stroman's $18 million contract for '25, GM Brian Cashman trades the right-hander back to the willing-to-spend Toronto Blue Jays for two lottery pick prospects," Caldera wrote.
A trade like this would make sense for the Yankees. Offloading Stroman’s $18 million contract for the 2025 season would free up significant payroll space, allowing the team to allocate resources elsewhere.
Additionally, moving Stroman could open the door for the Yankees to address other roster needs—most notably, the opportunity to pursue a better option at third base.
As the speculation intensifies, it’s clear that Stroman’s future in pinstripes is uncertain. Whether the Yankees finalize a deal with the Blue Jays or another team, fans will be watching closely as this story develops. I know I will.
Stay tuned.
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