Zac Gallen Emerges as Potential Yankees Trade Target Amid Inconsistent Performance

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen, who is in the final year of his contract, is being considered by the New York Yankees as a potential trade deadline acquisition to bolster their injury-riddled rotation. While Gallen has a track record as a big-game pitcher, receiving Cy Young votes in three seasons and excelling in the 2023 World Series, his current 2025 season has seen him struggle with a 5.40 ERA, career-worst control issues including 45 walks in 20 starts, and concerning advanced metrics. The Yankees are weighing the risk of acquiring him as a rental, with his high strikeout potential making him tempting only if the acquisition cost is favorable.