Yankees show past interest in Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

The New York Yankees have expressed previous interest in San Diego Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada, who holds a career ERA of 3.47 and a strikeout rate of 34.2 percent. As he enters his first arbitration year, acquiring him could be challenging due to injury concerns this season. The Yankees also face ongoing issues with their third base position, recording a wRC+ of 74, which ranks among the lowest in the league. There are discussions on potential free agent additions and trade targets for 2027, highlighting the team's significant offseason needs. Most players from the 2026 roster may not return to the Bronx next year.
- •Yankees previously eyed Jeremiah Estrada from Padres.
- •Estrada is entering first year of arbitration.
- •Yankees' third base position ranked among lowest in league in 2026.
- •Potential free agent and trade targets are being explored.
- •Most 2026 roster players may not return to Yankees in 2027.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Bombers showed past interest in Padres’ reliever
"Yankees eyed Jeremiah Estrada in the past; third base remains a problem; which free agents are likely to return?
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