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To facilitate a trade, the Yankees may have to offer significant prospects, including their number two prospect, Spencer Jones, alongside other high-ranking players. The prospect pool is instrumental as the Yankees could leverage these assets to entice the Astros while simultaneously bolstering their own lineup.

A Shift in Strategy

Notably, trading for Tucker may differ strategically from the previous pursuit of Soto, which left some Yankees fans disillusioned. The organization must be proactive—potentially reaching an agreement on Tucker’s contract before finalizing a trade with the Astros. This forward-thinking approach acknowledges that simply waiting for established stars to become available often leads to an unpredictable bidding war.