“Put Fernando Tatis Jr. in Yankee Stadium”

Chasing their first taste of World Series glory since 2009, the New York Yankees are looking to bolster their roster ahead of next season.

With their outfield in particular needing some reinforcements, top free agents like Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger remain linked to the Bronx Firemen. Aside from those two, though, it looks like there may be a surprise move for San Diego Padres superstar Fernando Tatis Jr.

Although Tatis has been under team control for several years, the Dominican could be traded as the Padres navigate a potential ownership change.

Speaking about the trade of big hits to X, sportscaster Keith McPherson seems to disagree with Tatis' potential move to the Bronx.

“Tatis is a superstar. Tatis hits in the postseason. Tatis can't wait for these moments in the postseason. Tatis loves the energy of the fans. Put Tatis in Yankee Stadium,” McPherson said.

Tatis enjoyed an impressive campaign in 2025. The 26-year-old played an influential role in helping the Padres reach the postseason, finishing the regular season with a .268 batting average, 25 home runs and 71 RBI.

On an individual level, the Dominican earned his third All-Star selection midway through the season, before being named the NL Defensive Player of the Year, taking home the prestigious Platinum Glove, most recently in November.

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'He'd be a big star' – Broadcaster assesses New York Yankees interest in Fernando Tatis Jr.

So does Keith McPherson, another popular sportscaster, Michael Kay she said hers on the Yankees' interest in Fernando Tatis Jr., during Friday's episode of “The Michael Kay Show.”

Similar to McPherson, Kay also thinks that acquiring Tatis would be an “amazing” deal..

“That type of player would play a lot in New York,” Kay said. “He'd be amazing. He'd be a huge star. I know he's had his PED issues. And if he gets hit again with a PED issue, you're kind of out of contract, right?

Now, you might say, “Well, we're letting go of a lot of people, and we're on the verge of maybe being out of contract.” You can take this opportunity because he has excelled since he was hit with the PED charge,” Kay said.

There is no doubt that Tatis will be a welcome addition to the Yankees', but we will have to see if parents let one of their key players walk this winter.