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Yankees Eye Trade for All-Star Chisholm, Target Peralta

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Yankees are considering trading Jazz Chisholm Jr., All-Star second baseman, for Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta.
Chisholm has 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases this season and has expressed a desire to stay in New York.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is open to trades to strengthen the pitching rotation, though Brewers officials may be reluctant to trade Peralta.

History

Historical Context

In 2016, the New York Yankees traded All-Star pitcher Aroldis Chapman to the Chicago Cubs for top prospect Gleyber Torres, marking a shift towards rebuilding. This strategy of acquiring young talent while offloading veterans was notable as the Yankees finished fourth in the American League East with an 84-78 record, missing the playoffs for the third time in four years.

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Story summary

The New York Yankees are considering trading Jazz Chisholm Jr., All-Star second baseman, for Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta.
Chisholm has 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases this season and has expressed a desire to stay in New York.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is open to trades to strengthen the pitching rotation, though Brewers officials may be reluctant to trade Peralta.

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