Yankees Pursue White Sox's Cease Amid Injury Concerns for Cole, Judge

As key players undergo MRIs, the Yankees aim to strengthen their rotation by targeting 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease.

The Yankees are actively seeking to bolster their pitching staff, making a new offer for White Sox's Dylan Cease, despite Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge undergoing MRIs for injuries.
Gerrit Cole's MRI on his elbow and Aaron Judge's MRI on his abs have raised concerns about their readiness for the upcoming season, though Judge is hopeful to be ready by Opening Day.
The Yankees' interest in Cease comes as they look to strengthen their rotation, with Cease being a 2022 AL Cy Young runner-up and controllable through the 2025 season.
Aaron Judge has been taking a break from swinging due to sore abs but plans to resume later in the week, aiming to be fit for the season opener.
The Yankees' farm system is highlighted as strong, with several top-100 prospects, as they continue discussions with the White Sox for Cease without including outfield prospect Spencer Jones.