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Given that the Yankees anticipate scoring fewer runs next season, enhancing their defensive capabilities becomes essential. By securing Fried, the Yankees not only strengthen their pitching but also gain the flexibility to trade some of their existing pitchers, such as Marcus Stroman or Nestor Cortez Jr. This maneuvering opens the door for significant trades, possibly even involving valuable players like Luis Hill if the right opportunity arises—specifically, a potential trade for Kyle Tucker, another elite player in the league.