The St. Louis Cardinals are entering an era of fiscal prudence, opting to part ways with some seasoned veterans in order to trim their payroll.

One notable change was Paul Goldschmidt’s departure, as the Gold Glove-winning defender took his talents to the New York Yankees on a one-year, $12.5 million deal. This move could be the first of several such shifts, especially as the Yankees look to patch up a rotation hit hard by injuries.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post has thrown some intriguing names into the hat for the Bronx Bombers, pointing out that right-handers Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn could be just the reinforcements New York needs. With ace Gerrit Cole sidelined by a major injury requiring Tommy John surgery and Luis Gil struggling with a lat strain, the Yankees could use some fresh arms.

Gibson and Lynn, both of whom proved reliable at the back end of the Cardinals’ rotation last season, find themselves as free agents after St. Louis declined their club options for 2025.

At the ages of 37, both pitchers are still without contracts, a situation that the Yankees could leverage to stabilize their pitching staff on the cheap. The Chicago Cubs are another team that might be eyeing these veteran arms, but New York’s need—and financial strategy—suggests they might act swiftly. Reflecting on how the Milwaukee Brewers snagged Jose Quintana with a budget-friendly, one-year, $4 million deal, the Yankees could potentially pick up Gibson or Lynn for a similarly modest sum.

While there’s a chance the Yankees may wait for the hustle and bustle of trade deadline deals to fortify their rotation, Gibson and Lynn present a cost-effective and reliable opportunity that may be too good to pass up. They could provide New York with some much-needed stability as the team navigates an injury-ridden season.