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Dodgers, Yankees Mentioned As Trade Partners In Possible Surprising Offseason Shakeup

Could the Dodgers and Yankees actually come to terms on a deal this offseason?

The New York Yankees very well could trade one of their stars this offseason.

Although the Yankees had one of the worst offenses in baseball in 2023, second baseman Gleyber Torres has been mentioned as a trade candidate on numerous occasions. He will be a free agent at the end of the 2024 season and certainly is much more expensive than someone like Oswald Peraza. 

The Yankees are stocked with young infield talent so a Torres trade is a possibility. He has been linked to the Boston Red Sox, but a move is unlikely. Another team that could have interest is the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. 

"Los Angeles plans to play Mookie Betts at second base quite a bit in 2024, but adding Torres would allow the Dodgers to use Betts in right field, where he’s won six Gold Gloves," Feinsand said. The Yankees could take back second baseman/third baseman Michael Busch, the Dodgers' No. 2 prospect, who might very well find himself playing first base before too long.

"With Anthony Rizzo under contract for one more year (the Yankees hold a $17 million club option on him for 2025), Busch – a lefty slugger who has put up impressive power number in the Minors – could be a potential replacement at first. Trading Torres would open up second base for Oswald Peraza and/or (D.J. LeMahieu). While Busch would be a player the Yankees target, they might need to include other pieces to make it work."

Torres has been impressive with the Yankees and was a bright spot in 2023. He was one of the best offensive second basemen in the American League and could help the Yankees, but a trade could free up some money to be spent elsewhere -- like the starting rotation. Los Angeles has a solid farm system and could be a very intriguing trade partner. It's too early to tell if a move actually is a possibility, but it can't be ruled out.