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MLB Teams Stockpile Starters: Yankees, Mets Make Trades

2/1/2026

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Ryan Weathers joins the New York Yankees in a trade, strengthening the team's starting rotation.
Freddy Peralta is acquired by the New York Mets, bolstering their rotation.
The moves reflect a growing MLB trend of overstocking starting pitchers, with the Dodgers leading this strategy.
Clubs are accumulating six to eight viable starter candidates as spring training approaches.

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Story summary

Ryan Weathers joins the New York Yankees in a trade, strengthening the team's starting rotation.
Freddy Peralta is acquired by the New York Mets, bolstering their rotation.
The moves reflect a growing MLB trend of overstocking starting pitchers, with the Dodgers leading this strategy.
Clubs are accumulating six to eight viable starter candidates as spring training approaches.