Yankees Acquire Caleb Ferguson from Dodgers in Pitcher Exchange
The trade, which also involves Matt Gage and Christian Zazueta Jr., is part of the Yankees' efforts to strengthen their bullpen for the upcoming season.
- The Yankees have acquired left-handed reliever Caleb Ferguson from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for left-handed pitcher Matt Gage and right-handed pitcher Christian Zazueta Jr.
- Ferguson, who has a career 3.43 ERA, is expected to bolster the Yankees' bullpen, filling the gap left by Wandy Peralta's departure to San Diego.
- The Dodgers re-signed Ryan Brasier on a two-year deal worth $9 million, following the trade of Ferguson to the Yankees.
- The trade is part of the Yankees' strategy to add depth to their bullpen, which also saw the acquisition of Victor González from the Dodgers earlier this offseason.
- The Dodgers' bullpen reshuffle includes the return of Brasier and the acquisition of Matt Gage, providing flexibility and depth ahead of the 2024 season.