BREAKING: Yankees Linked to Shocking Deadline Move for Former Cy Young Ace—Blockbuster Deal Brewing?

Could Chris Sale Be the Yankees’ Answer to Replacing Gerrit Cole?

With Gerrit Cole sidelined for the season following Tommy John surgery, the New York Yankees may look to make a major splash at the trade deadline. Heavy MLB’s Cole Shelton suggests that reigning Cy Young winner Chris Sale could be the perfect solution.

The Atlanta Braves, despite the return of star Ronald Acuña Jr., have struggled to gain traction in the NL East and entered Thursday sitting in fourth place. MLB analyst Chris Rose sees Sale as a potential headliner among starting pitchers available in late July.

Once plagued by injuries during his time with the Boston Red Sox, Sale has bounced back impressively with the Braves. He’s posted a stellar 2.79 ERA with 107 strikeouts, reestablishing himself as one of the league’s elite arms. If Atlanta can’t turn its season around, Sale could become one of the most sought-after trade chips on the market.

Shelton floated a hypothetical trade that would send Yankees top prospects Spencer Jones (OF) and Brock Selvidge (LHP) to Atlanta in exchange for Sale. Given Sale’s performance and the added value of a team option for next season, the Braves would likely demand a steep return.

With their eyes firmly set on another World Series run after falling just short last year, the Yankees may be more aggressive than usual at this year’s deadline—and Chris Sale could be the high-impact arm they’re looking for.