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Yankees, Dodgers and Phillies Eye Steven Matz as Deadline Trade Option

The move to trim payroll for younger talent has prompted contenders to weigh Matz’s role flexibility despite his recent struggles.

Overview

  • St. Louis is expected to shop Matz as part of a strategy to lower payroll and accelerate a youth movement.
  • New York values his starter-to-reliever versatility for potential high-leverage roles in Aaron Boone’s bullpen mix.
  • Los Angeles views Matz as a budget-friendly way to bolster a pitching staff depleted by arm injuries.
  • Philadelphia, prioritizing Ryan Helsley, remains ready to pivot to Matz if Helsley’s prospect cost proves prohibitive.
  • While Matz’s season ERA is solid, he has surrendered a surge of runs in each of his last two outings.