The New York Yankees are known for their spending prowess on the free agent market. However, they also might be looking to upgrade via trade. According to MLB Nerds on Twitter, New York has emerged as the favorite to land star first baseman Matt Olson from Oakland.

Any questions about the future of the A's future was answered on Saturday when they traded Chris Bassitt to the Mets, signaling the beginning of a full rebuild. The next step would seemingly be to trade Olson and Matt Chapman. Olson is a hot commodity on the trade market and has recently been linked to teams such as the Braves. But New York has recently been named as the favorite to land Olson.

The Yankees are looking to improve at first base after Anthony Rizzo hit free agency and Luke Voit dealt with injuries in 2021. New York has failed to win a World Series championship since 2009 and they are willing to go all in on making it back to the Fall Classic. Olson would figure to excel in New York given the Yankees short right field porch while hitting in a lineup that features fellow sluggers such as Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton.

Olson would also be an extension candidate in New York if he was dealt to the Yankees, as he is just 27 years old and is expected to command a large sum of money in his next contract. The Yankees are one of the teams who can pay him what he is worth so Olson may be Willing to sign with New York for the long term.