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The New York Yankees lost Gerrit Cole for the season after he underwent Tommy John surgery. Luis Gil has also been on the injured list all season.
The Yankees have gotten good performances from Max Fried, Carlos Rodón and Ryan Yarbrough. However, they may be in search of another star pitcher to pair with Fried.
FanSided’s Michael Brakebill tabbed Zac Gallen as a candidate to be dealt if the Arizona Diamondbacks decide to sell at the trade deadline. They are in fourth place in the National League West, and the injury to Corbin Burnes could put them in an even worse spot. Gallen is struggling right now, but if he turns things around, he could be a coveted player at the deadline.
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“Currently being paid just $13.5 million by the Diamondbacks, long-time staff ace Zac Gallen is experiencing a down year,” wrote Brakebill. “He will likely receive interest at the deadline if available, but he will not be every team’s first option unless he turns things around between now and then.”
The Yankees could view Gallen as a player who can help them. They should be getting Gil back at some point and having Gallen in the middle of the rotation would help them get through October.
Gallen is in the final year of his deal, and Spotrac projects him to sign a six-year, $116 million deal in free agency. After giving Burnes a $210 million deal, the Diamondbacks may be willing to let Gallen walk.
Gallen is a former All-Star with a 3.46 career ERA. Last season, he had a 3.65 ERA in 28 starts. His 5.54 ERA is not really screaming at teams to come get him, but he can still help the Yankees, and his value may be lower than it should be.
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