MLB rumors: Yankees eye top trade targets, a new suitor f...

What’s Happening

Alright so Here are the hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan.

4 MLB rumors: Yankees eye top trade targets, a new suitor for Bo Bichette, an ‘aggressive’ offer to Alex Bregman Here are the hot stove rumors for Sunday, Jan. 4 By Dayn Perry Jan 4, 2026 at 1:06 pm ET • 3 min read Join the Conversation comments The 2025-26 Major League Baseball offseason is ongoing, and with the new year having come and gone we’re working our way deeper into the sport’s offseason calendar . (and honestly, same)

With plenty of name free agents and trade candidates still on the board, there’s a daily supply of rumors and reporting regarding them.

The Details

Speaking of which, you can find Sunday’s roundup just below. Yankees eyeing trade for starting pitcher The Yankees have been quiet thus far in the offseason of 2025-26, but they have work to do and needs to address.

Speaking of which, the club is looking to fortify the rotation, and at present they’re looking to the trade market to do so. On that front, they’ve talked to the Marlins about right-hander Edward Cabrera and to the Brewers about right-hander Freddy Peralta, according to The Athletic .

Why This Matters

Edward Cabrera MIA • SP • #27 ERA 3. 2 BB 48 K 150 View Profile Freddy Peralta MIL • SP • #51 ERA 2. 2 BB 66 K 204 View Profile Cabrera turns 28 in April and is under team control through the 2028 season.

Sports fans across the globe are reacting to this news.

Key Takeaways

• He owns a career ERA+ of 108 and is coming off his best and healthiest season to date.
• Peralta, 29, is entering his walk year and has rather quietly established himself as one of the top starters in baseball.
• He’s reached or topped 200 strikeouts in each of the last three seasons, and for his career he’s pitched to a 117 ERA+ and a 3.
• Last season, Peralta earned an All-Star selection and placed fifth in the NL Cy Young vote.

The Bottom Line

Last season, Peralta earned an All-Star selection and placed fifth in the NL Cy Young vote. When healthy, the Yankees’ rotation is a strong one, but Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt are all expected to open the 2026 season in the injured list as they recover from various elbow surgeries.

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