OFFICIAL TRADE TARGET: ADRIAN MOREJON NAMED AS THE YANKEES' TOP PRIORITY FOR 2026 BULLPEN
The New York Yankees are urged to trade for Padres All-Star Adrian Morejon to bolster a bullpen led by closer David Bednar in 2026.
The Yankees could use another good relief pitcher, and they might try to make a trade to get one.
Word is that David Bednar will close for the Yankees in 2026. Camilo Doval and Fernando Cruz should be the setup men. Still, the Yankees could use another top-notch reliever, and a trade might be the way to get one.
Chris Kirschner from The Athletic thinks the team should try to get Adrian Morejon from the San Diego Padres.
Kirschner wrote that the Yankees would be better off if they could get another guy for the end of games. He says the Padres are open to trading their best relievers like Estrada, Mason Miller, and Adrian Morejon. Miller is the best of the bunch. but the Yankees probably couldn't swing a deal for him. Estrada and Morejon are more likely options, and either one would be a great addition.
Morejon would be a great left-handed relief pitcher for the Yankees in important situations. He was an All-Star in 2025 and would be a key guy in New York's bullpen.
Last year, Morejon went 13-6 with a 2.08 ERA in 75 games, which proves he can be a go-to guy for the Yankees. He's under contract through 2026, too.
The Yankees Need Another Reliever
The Yankees haven't done much this offseason, which is kind of surprising.
They're still talking to some of the big free agents, like Cody Bellinger, but they should also get some pitching help. Even though they have Bednar to close games, Kirschner thinks New York needs another great reliever.
Kirschner also added that the Yankees have too many question marks in their bullpen to feel good about them being much better in 2026. That's why Cashman needs to get at least one more good reliever before the season starts.
Since most of the good relievers have already signed, the only way for the Yankees to get a top-tier reliever is through a trade.
Aaron Boone Has Faith in the Bullpen
The Yankees' bullpen had some problems in 2025, but the team did a nice job fixing it as the season went on.
New York got Bednar and Doval at the trade deadline, and Bednar was a big help. Even though Doval struggled at times, Boone liked how he ended the season and expects him to play a key role in 2026.
Boone said earlier this month that he feels good about where Doval was at the end of the season and in the playoffs. He felt like Doval had some of his best outings at the very end and in the postseason.
Boone also mentioned that Doval cleaned up some things in how he gets set, which put him in a better position to throw strikes. And that he's had a good winter, communicating and working on his throwing program to get ready to go. Boone is really hopeful about what Doval will do for the team.
The Yankees' only bullpen move this offseason was re-signing Paul Blackburn.
KENDRICK BOURNE REVEALS THE STRICT DISCIPLINE THAT SPARKED THE PATRIOTS' TURNAROUND
Kendrick Bourne speaks out! Discover why he thinks Mike Vrabel is the right fit and why he’s eyeing a 2026 return to the 49ers.
Kendrick Bourne’s path through the NFL has zigzagged all over – some highs, plenty of lows, and now, another fresh start. He took a shot with the Patriots in 2025 after building his reputation with the 49ers. But honestly, that New England chapter ended before it even got going. Bourne didn’t just slip out the back door. He left with a lot to say about what he saw brewing in New England as Mike Vrabel took charge.
Once Vrabel arrived, you didn’t need to listen for rumours about a culture shift; it was obvious. Bourne noticed right away. He’s already got his eyes set on home, back with the 49ers, but even from a distance, he could see the Patriots were heading somewhere new long before their record showed it.
Talking about his exit from New England, Bourne didn’t sugarcoat anything. Losing the job itself wasn’t the hardest part. What stung was watching Vrabel put his stamp on the team, laying down the kind of structure and discipline Bourne knew would eventually pay off. He was blunt; things just felt different under Vrabel compared to before.
He put it like this: “After going through OTAs and camp with Vrabes, you just knew. Nothing against Mayo, but he just wasn’t ready. With Vrabes, the structure was totally different in how we studied, how we met, and just the whole vibe. Honestly, I was sad about it.”
This wasn’t just a guy being bitter. Bourne respected what was happening in New England and genuinely wished he could have been part of it, especially with a Super Bowl push on the horizon. He even admitted he’d wanted to be in that locker room when the Patriots finally made it back to the big stage.
Now he’s back with the 49ers, hoping to stick around. At 30, Bourne wants a new contract in San Francisco. He had a solid 2025, racked up 551 yards, picked up a contract bonus, and gave the offence a spark. The 49ers needed reliable hands, and Bourne delivered. He’s clear: he wants to stay, but only if the deal makes sense for him.
So now, the offseason gets interesting. Bourne knows where he fits best, but he’s still keeping an eye on what’s building in New England. That mix of looking back and chasing what’s next makes this part of his career one to pay attention to.
MRI SCARE: STEVE KERR ADMITS STEPH CURRY’S "NEBULOUS" KNEE MAY REQUIRE SECOND IMAGING
Warriors crisis! Discover why Steph Curry may need another MRI and how Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear shifts GSW to the play-in.
The Warriors have been scrambling since Jimmy Butler went down with that ACL tear. He’s done for the year, and now Stephen Curry has to carry the offence on his own.
Right after the All-Star break, the Warriors are sitting in eighth place out West. That’s already shaky, and now Curry’s dealing with a knee injury too. The team calls it runner's knee; basically, he just needs time to heal. But then Steve Kerr gave an update that didn’t exactly inspire confidence.
Turns out, Curry might need another MRI. He tried to push through a full workout, but his knee just wasn’t right. Now, they’re waiting on imaging to figure out how long he’ll actually be out.
Meanwhile, Kristaps Porzingis still hasn’t suited up for Golden State. If Curry misses significant time, everyone else needs to step up in a big way. The Warriors already have one of the most average offences in the league, 15th at the break. No curry, and things get ugly fast. He’s already missed 16 games this season, and the team went 6-10 without him.
Losing Butler already knocked the Warriors out of serious contention. They’re pretty much locked into the play-in. Unless Curry suddenly goes supernova, it’s hard to see them catching the Thunder or making any real noise out West.
So, what’s next? The front office tried to swing big at the deadline, going after Giannis Antetokounmpo, though who knows if the Bucks ever really considered it. Giannis stayed put, but you can bet the Warriors will chase him again this summer.
If that doesn’t work, they’ll turn to other stars. They know the championship window is closing with Curry still on the roster. He’s still elite, but time’s ticking.
LeBron James even comes up as a possibility. If he declines his player option and hits free agency, maybe he’d team up with Curry for one last run at a ring.
Most likely, though, Golden State will look at trades instead of free agents to try to reload. Curry’s health isn’t what it used to be, and the Warriors know they have to make the most of whatever prime he’s got left.