The New York Yankees put together another solid regular season in 2025. The Yankees finished the 2025 campaign with a 94-68 record and second place in the American League East standings. With this, New York made the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons.
The Yankees kicked off their postseason in a strong way, as they defeated the Boston Red Sox in the MLB Wild Card round in three games. After losing Game 1 to the Red Sox, the Yankees responded with back-to-back wins in Games 2 and 3 to knock out their biggest rivals.
Unfortunately for the Yankees, they then lost to the Toronto Blue Jays in the ALDS in four games. With this, the Yankees had another tough end to their postseason and will be looking to have better playoff results in 2026 from here.
While the Yankees have not had the busiest of offseasons yet, there is no question that they are looking to add to their roster. The Yankees have been linked to multiple big-name free agents this offseason, like Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker, and Bo Bichette.
While adding another impactful bat is certainly a need for the Yankees, they also should be aiming to boost their starting rotation. Because of this, they have now been connected to one of the league’s top pitcher trade candidates.
Yankees Named Best Landing Spot for All-Star Pitcher MacKenzie Gore
In a recent article for Bleacher Report, Tim Kelly named the top landing spot for several notable MLB trade candidates. Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore was among the players who Kelly discussed.
When it came to Gore, Kelly named the Yankees as the best landing spot for Gore if the Nationals end up trading the 26-year-old pitcher.
“Trading for Gore would give the Yankees a pitcher that’s made at least 30 starts in consecutive seasons. He did struggle after the All-Star Break, but the pitcher who posted a 3.02 ERA over 19 first-half starts looked like a top-of-the-rotation arm. Gore could benefit from going to a contending organization that might help to unlock his ace potential on a more consistent basis,” Kelly wrote.
When looking at the Yankees’ current roster, there is no question that they could use an impactful starting pitcher like Gore. He would work nicely in the top half of their rotation and certainly could take that next big step in his development if given a fresh start on a team like New York.
Gore made 30 appearances this past season with the Nationals, where he had a 5-15 record, a 4.17 ERA, and a career-high 185 strikeouts. The four-year veteran was also an All-Star for the first time in his career, so he certainly would have the potential to be a difference-maker for the Yankees if acquired.
Yankees Should Have Competition for Gore
If the Yankees end up making Gore one of their top targets, there is no question that they would have a lot of competition for his services. The 6-foot-2 lefty has a ton of potential and is right in his prime, so he could be an excellent long-term addition for any potential suitors.
The Red Sox are one team that have been heavily linked to Gore this offseason, but it will be intriguing to see if the Yankees end up being the team that lands him from here.
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