That didn’t take long. Six innings into the New York Yankees’ first game of the season, expert analysts were already suggesting roster moves to improve the injury-riddled team. On Thursday, it was former MLB outfielder and current analyst Cameron Maybin who chimed in with an idea on social media.
“I’ll say it on day one, the Yankees need to find a way to trade for Freddy Peralta before this season is over!” Cameron posted on X.com
It’s not exactly subtle. When the tweet went out, Peralta was literally on the mound at Yankee Stadium, striking out slugger Aaron Judge.
The 28-year-old righty is no secret.
Peralta stepped into the ace role in Milwaukee last year after Corbin Burnes left town, and all he did was post a 3.68 ERA with 200 strikeouts across 173 ⅔ innings. He’s under contract through this season with an affordable club option after that. So he’s controllable and that means he’d cost a lot in prospects.
I’ll say it on day one, the Yankees need to find a way to trade for Freddie Peralta before this season is over!
— Cameron Maybin (@CameronMaybin) March 27, 2025
But Maybin’s point is understandable. If the Yankees are serious about winning this year, with Judge’s window closing, they might need to get bold.
The rotation has question marks with Gerrit Cole out for the season after elbow surgery. Carlos Rodon has a lot to prove. Max Fried helps, but Luis Gil is out for a least three months with a lat strain. With Marcus Stroman, Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco rounding out the rotation, there’s no doubt the Yankees could use another frontline arm.
Peralta fits that mold.
On March 27, the Brewers and Yankees are a long way from know where they will be when the trade deadline comes around. The teams have been able to hammer out a deal before, of course. Devin Williams, the Brewers’ former All-Star closer, was making his regular-season debut in pinstripes Thursday after an offseason blockbuster between the teams.
Maybin may look like a genius if the Brewers aren’t in contention in July and the Yankees are hanging on.
This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.