{
  "id": 19847593,
  "title": "Yankees rumors: New York linked to ex-Padres star reliever in free agency",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/yankees-rumors-new-york-linked-to-ex-padres-star-reliever-in-free",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-13T18:45:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/yankees-rumors-york-linked-ex-184555936.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rumors suggest the New York Yankees are targeting relief pitcher Adrian Morejon in free agency. According to ESPN's Jorge Castillo, the Yankees are \"interested in signing\" Morejon, who has played for the San Diego Padres since 2019. In 2021, Morejon posted a 2.83 ERA, 107 strikeouts, 1.08 WHIP, and 28 holds in 86 innings. The Yankees would pursue Morejon if closer David Bednar decides to sign with another team. Bednar, who recorded a 2.47 ERA with 76 strikeouts, 1.04 WHIP, and 35 saves last year, has until Tuesday to decide on the one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer. If he declines, a multiyear contract with the Yankees or another team could be in the works. The Yankees, looking to improve after a 93-68 season, may also target the Athletics' trade candidate.",
  "summary": "With rumors surrounding the New York Yankees this offseason regarding who the team will target in free agency, the latest reporting suggests that pitching will be a need to address. As the Yankees look to bolster their team through free agency , this MLB insider has linked the team to a top relief pitcher on the market. According to Jorge Castillo […] The post Yankees rumors: New York linked to…",
  "key_points": [
    "New York Yankees linked to ex-Padres reliever Adrian Morejon in free agency.",
    "Morejon posted 2.83 ERA, 107 strikeouts, 1.08 WHIP, and 28 holds in 2021.",
    "Yankees may pursue Morejon if closer David Bednar signs elsewhere."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}