The New York Mets cannot catch a break. Most of the things they have done in the past season have looked like they have backfired. They signed Juan Soto from the Yankees for a massive contract to increase their chances of making the postseason. Although Soto had a good season, the Mets were out of the regular season. And after that massive collapse, people have started to leave their franchise for the Yankees.

It was reported by MLB insider Jeff Passan that, “Pitching coach Desi Druschel is returning to the New York Yankees after spending one season with the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN. Druschel, a veteran coach who received permission to talk with other teams, will rejoin the Yankees as an assistant to pitching coach Matt Blake.”

The move comes after the Mets’ pitching staff finished with a 4.03 ERA, ranking slightly below the league’s 4.13 average. Druschel was granted permission to interview with other teams after the Mets’ late-season collapse and staff overhaul under manager Carlos Mendoza.

Before joining the Mets, Druschel spent three seasons with the Yankees as Matt Blake’s assistant pitching coach. He originally entered the Yankees’ system in 2019 as manager of pitch development, helping modernize their minor-league pitching programs. His path began at the University of Iowa, where he served as both pitching coach and director of baseball operations from 2014 to 2019.

Back in the Bronx, Druschel will again work under Boone and Blake, overseeing development and mechanics across the pitching staff. The New York Yankees’ rotation posted a 3.91 team ERA and 1,440 strikeouts last season, showing a clear foundation to build upon. With Gerrit Cole set to return from Tommy John surgery, Druschel’s familiarity with the Yankees’ system could help keep their pitching rhythm steady.

The Mets keep losing people faster than they lose leads, and now Desi Druschel too. Meanwhile, the Yankees quietly rebuild their old staff while the New York Mets rebuild their explanations for another collapse. If history repeats itself, Druschel’s move might say more about stability than any ERA ever could.

The Yankees are also aiming for new arms to improve

The Yankees have reached that familiar point of the offseason where every phone call sounds like a trade proposal and every young arm suddenly looks expendable. Brian Cashman’s group, still nursing the sting of another short October, seems ready to go shopping again, and this time, names like Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, and Will Warren might be getting some very interesting company.

The New York Yankees are reportedly exploring a trade for Cincinnati Reds ace Hunter Greene, stirring intense offseason speculation among fans. Greene, 26, combines a fastball that reaches triple digits with a slider, limiting opponents to just a .156 batting average. His 2025 season included 107.2 innings across 19 starts, a 2.76 ERA, and more than 11 strikeouts per nine innings. It reflects elite performance tempered by durability concerns.

Greene is locked into a six-year, $53 million contract through 2028, with a club option for 2029, providing cost certainty. Acquiring him would likely require top prospects such as Will Warren or Spencer Jones, creating a steep but measurable trade price. Despite the risk, adding Greene’s electric pitching could bolster the Yankees’ rotation, giving the team a potential edge. Whether brilliance or burnout arrives, Brian Cashman’s team is once again testing the limits of ambition.