Yankees Show Interest in Padres Reliever Jeremiah Estrada

The New York Yankees have reportedly had an interest in Jeremiah Estrada, a right-handed reliever for the San Diego Padres, as they plan to revamp their bullpen this offseason. This interest was noted in a recent article discussing potential trade options for the Yankees.

Estrada, who will turn 28 soon, has faced health challenges during the 2026 season, limiting him to 31 innings due to multiple injuries, including elbow tendinitis and a shoulder impingement. His performance saw a decline compared to previous seasons, with a 3.48 ERA and a drop in strikeout rate.

Despite these issues, Estrada's projected salary of $1.3 million in arbitration and three years of team control make him an appealing trade candidate. The Padres may consider trading him to address other roster needs, especially with several pitchers potentially leaving in free agency. Meanwhile, the Yankees are also looking to strengthen their bullpen as they face similar free agency challenges.