Yankees aim to trade for Cardinals pitcher Erick Fedde

The New York Yankees are facing challenges in their starting rotation after experiencing multiple injuries. They will be without star pitcher Gerrit Cole, who recently had Tommy John surgery. Additionally, Luis Gil is sidelined due to a lat strain, and Clarke Schmidt has ongoing injury issues. To strengthen their team, the Yankees may look to make a trade. One option could be Erick Fedde, a starting pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals. CBS Sports' Mike Axisa highlighted Fedde as a potential trade target, noting that he is a cost-effective option with a salary of $7.5 million. The Cardinals are currently in a rebuilding phase. They haven't made significant additions to their roster, which raises questions about their future direction. Trading Fedde for prospects could be a way to align with their long-term goals. Fedde had a solid performance in the past season, posting a 3.11 ERA with the Chicago White Sox before moving to the Cardinals. His addition could benefit the Yankees, especially as they rely on pitcher Max Fried to lead their rotation this season.