The 2025 MLB season New York Yankees It was a resounding failure and to be honest they went as far as a depleted payroll could go. However, with the office a little more open by 2026, Brian Cashman He has a real opportunity to make some moves that will leave the millions of fans of the Bronx team calm.
A New York Yankees A hectic offseason awaits him, since several of his figures today already belong to the Free Agency market. Among them are Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt, Devin Williams, Trent Grisham o Luke Weaverjust to name a few.
However, the bulk of the team remains current: Aaron Judge, Max Fried, Giancarlo Stanton, Gerrit Cole, Carlos Rodón, Luis Gil and many more.
The one who may be in question is the manager himself Aaron Boonedespite a contract renewal that guarantees him a job in 2026. Many followers asked for the strategist to be released, but let’s see, the New York bullpen was chaos in the final part of the season, the defense was even much worse, the bats that were called to respond did not do so and all that led to a new failure, but it is true that they have a very good core, all that remains is to adjust some pieces.
Two starters among the New York Yankees options
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Mackenzie Gore
The name of Mackenzie Gore He starred in some trade rumors in Washington at the 2025 trade deadline and although he is still under the control of the Nationals until 2027, we already know how this works. It is almost certain that Washington Nationals You do not want to extend it with a million-dollar extension, so the faster they transfer it, the better.
New York Yankees They have a mostly right rotation and only Max Fried/Carlos Rodón They appear as the hopes among left-handed pitchers. understanding that Gerrit Cole y Clarke Schmidt They will not be in tune for Opening Day 2026. The option is not unreasonable. Although the 2025 campaign was not the best in his short career, he had the opportunity to show himself in the All-Star Game showcase.
Pull Skubal
New York Yankees They would have to shell out a lot of players and prospects in exchange for one of the best pitchers in the game. Big Leagues Nowadays, for many he can even be number 1, even for a mid-season contract.
Those from the Bronx would be serious candidates with a rotation made up of Gerrit Cole, Max Fried y Pull Skubal in front of it, it would be something simply difficult for any rival to overcome. From Detroit Tigers It will be very difficult to get rid of this star, but it is the most viable option, especially when there is no winning project and little hope of renewal in the coming years.
New York Yankees stand out as the ideal destination for a Pull Skubal who seeks to compete, in addition to possessing the financial muscle to be able to provide a well-deserved contract renewal for the left-hander. It is important to mention that by 2026 the range of money seems to be open for Brian Cashman and your management team, here the detail is: What are you willing to give up?
Substitutes for Paul Goldschmidt and Cody Bellinger in New York
Yandy Diaz
Paul Goldschmidt is officially a free agent, which leaves the initial of New York Yankees in freedom. Particularly, the option of Ben Rice as a full-time player at first base would be ideal, but Aaron Boone He is not totally convinced of that idea. A possible solution? The Cuban infielder Tampa Bay Rays, Yandy Diaz.
The alternative of sending to Austin Wells to Tampa in exchange for the Antillean could be an extreme measure if other agreements are not reached. Both teams are unlikely to want to send players to their division rivals, but desperate situations call for desperate decisions. Sincerely, Austin Wells at the reception and Ben Rice At first base he seems better than Rice as a catcher and Díaz in the infield.
In the hypothetical case that this is the case, Yandy Diaz He would be nothing more than a rental player, as he is entering the last year of his contract and is 34 years old.
Byron Buxton
Minnesota Twins They did a complete cleanup on their roster at the 2025 trade deadline and one of the few pieces that survived was the All-Star outfielder, Byron Buxtonwho has a contract at a rate of 15 million dollars annually until 2028, something that may be tentative for the Yankees and quite the opposite for Minnesota.
Two of the starting outfielders of Aaron Boone in 2025, Cody Bellinger y Trent Grishamare currently free agents, which leaves the Dominican the opportunity to play full time Jasson Domínguez waiting for a potential renewal of at least one of the two mentioned above. Although even renewing the two patrol cars, there are possibilities of seeing Byron Buxton in New York since Bellinger can take up space at first base.
Byron Buxton It meets practically all the requirements. He hit .264 with an .878 OPS and 35 home runs last season, adding 24 stolen bases and excellent defense in center field. At 31 years old, he is not a young man, but he has at least a few years left in his prime. He is an excellent candidate to be the leadoff hitter before Judge.
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