New Yankees Trade Rumors Reveal Padres Rejected Deal Involving Pitchers Ahead of 2026 MLB Deadline

The New York Yankees reportedly attempted to land some impressive help for their bullpen only to be turned away.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Sunday that the San Diego Padres rejected a trade ahead of Monday's deadline that would have sent Adrian Morejon to the Yankees in exchange for starter Will Warren.

New York landing another key bullpen pitcher would have been a case of the rich getting richer, considering it is second in the majors in bullpen ERA behind only the rival Boston Red Sox.

And Morejon would have been quite an addition.

He was an All-Star last season and has been solid for the Padres once again this season with a 3.07 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 67 strikeouts in 58.2 innings. It is a step back from last season when he posted a sparkling 2.08 ERA, but he has still been effective.

San Diego not wanting to give him up for Warren isn't that surprising considering it is still in the middle of the National League playoff race.

It is one game behind the Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks for a wild-card spot and just has to pass one of them to be in postseason position. It is also just a half-game ahead of the Miami Marlins in a crowded race.

As for Warren, he has made 22 starts this season with a 4.14 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 109 strikeouts in 108.2 innings. While he hasn't been a dominant arm in New York's rotation, he has been a solid inning-eater and has helped make up for some injury concerns in the rotation.

For now, he remains with the Bronx Bombers.

But it seems clear the Yankees would be willing to trade him for the right return.