Yankees' Trade Offer for Padres Reliever Rejected

The New York Yankees reportedly proposed sending right‑handed starter Will Warren to the San Diego Padres in exchange for left‑handed reliever Adrian Morejon. The offer, first reported by USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, was turned down by Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, leaving the deal off the table as the trade deadline approached.

Warren, a 27‑year‑old with a 4.14 ERA this season and four years of team control, would have bolstered a Padres rotation lacking depth. Morejon, a pending free‑agent setup man with a 2.62 ERA over three seasons, was a short‑term rental for the Yankees, who were seeking bullpen help after recent moves. The exact terms of the proposal remain unclear, and both clubs could revisit negotiations before the deadline.

The rejected swap highlights differing roster strategies: the Yankees aiming to add left‑handed relief, and the Padres prioritizing a long‑term starter. No alternative trade components have been confirmed.