A proposed trade would send one of the New York Yankees' most promising young players out to bring in workhorse starter who struck out 224 last year.

Here are a handful of starting pitchers to watch through the first few months of the season who could, eventually, be traded and help the New York Yankees replace Gerrit Cole.

Several teams have tried to convince the Yankees to trade a rookie pitcher who is a favorite to step in for Gerrit Cole.

The New York Yankees need help in the starting rotation with Gerrit Cole and Luis Gil injured. They could swing a trade with the Seattle Mariners for a starter.