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Yankees trade rumors could put an affordable arm on the Royals’ radar

The Kansas City Royals may have a chance to acquire a boom or bust New York Yankees pitcher that doesn't include a lot of risks.

By Matthew Swigonski · Kings of Kauffman

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 11:14 AM

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Kings of Kauffman suggests the Kansas City Royals should target New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil in a trade.
The proposed deal would be a low-cost trade to acquire Gil, who is projected to earn roughly $2.3 million.
According to New York Post reporter Joel Sherman, the Yankees could non-tender Gil in November to save money.

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Kings of Kauffman argues that the Kansas City Royals should target New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil in a trade. The 28-year-old former AL Rookie of the Year has struggled with injuries and diminished performance since 2024, throwing just 84.1 innings while seeing his strikeout rate drop significantly.

According to reporting from Joel Sherman cited in the article, the Yankees may non-tender Gil ahead of a projected $2.3 million salary in 2027. The writer believes Gil represents a worthwhile, low-cost reclamation project for Royals general manager J.J. Picollo to address severe pitching rotation injuries.

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