Frustration is palpable among New York Yankees fans as the team’s offseason inactivity continues.

So far, the Yankees’ only major league additions this winter have been returners from their roster last year, including outfielder Trent Grisham accepting his $22 million qualifying offer and potentially diminishing the club’s ability to bring back Cody Bellinger. Meanwhile, a rotation that will be without Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón to begin the year craves improvements.

One Yankees insider believes the Yankees need to swing big for arguably the best starting pitcher who realistically could be traded in the next six weeks, and that they should be willing to give up serious capital for a one-year rental.

That pitcher is Milwaukee Brewers ace Freddy Peralta, and Chris Kirschner of The Athletic believes New York should be willing to give up former Rookie of the Year Luis Gil, plus even more cost-controlled young pitching, to snag the two-time All-Star ahead of his walk year.

“(Cam) Schlittler should be off-limits in a trade for Peralta. (Will) Warren or Luis Gil should be available in a possible deal,” Kirschner wrote.

“Gil won’t be a free agent until 2029 and will make $2.16 million in his first year of arbitration. He’s coming off a disappointing season marred by a lat injury, which sidelined him for the first four months. … When he’s right, it’s clear Gil has the potential to be special. If the Brewers believe Gil is the first-half-of-2024 version of himself, the Yankees should let them see if they are right.”

Kirschner wasn’t done, as he also floated top pitching prospects Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Lagrange as potential pieces of a Peralta package. It would likely take at least two of Warren, Gil, Rodríguez, and Lagrange to convince Milwaukee to part ways with their 29-year-old ace.

Acquiring Peralta would be an electric way for the Yankees to announce their offseason slumber was over, and they seemingly have enough trade capital to make it work if they’re willing to get uncomfortable. But Kirschner’s encouragement means nothing if general manager Brian Cashman isn’t on the same wavelength, and even then, there’s no guarantee the Brewers say yes.

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