New York Yankees: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Yankees News / Sport Relay / November 19

Candidates to Fill Yankees’ Final Outfield Spot

On Tuesday, it was announced that New York Yankees outfielder Trent Grisham accepted his one-year, $22 million qualifying offer for the 2026 season. A key piece of the 2023 Juan Soto trade, Grisham broke out in 2025 with a 34-home run, 74-RBI campaign.

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Trent Grisham News / Last Word On Sports / November 18

Trent Grisham Accepts Qualifying Offer From Yankees

On Tuesday, the New York Yankees announced that outfielder Trent Grisham has accepted the qualifying offer the organization extended to him. Though Grisham

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 18

Yankees Protect Three Prospects from Rule 5 Draft

Ahead of the deadline to add players to their 40-man roster before they'd be available to be selected in this year's Rule 5 Draft, the New York Yankees protected three of their top prospects.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 18

Trent Grisham, Brandon Woodruff Among Players to Accept 2025 Qualifying Offer

Heading into the winter, the Yankees didn’t have much outfield depth on their MLB roster, as Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham went to free agency. Grisham returned on November 18, as he accepted his qualifying offer.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 18

Yankees Have Trade Pieces for Tarik Skubal Deal

The New York Yankees will be without their ace Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon to start the season. Ryan Yarbrough coming back could lessen the blow in the

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Major domino falls for Yankees with Trent Grisham decision

Grisham is coming off a breakout year at the plate that saw him club a career-high 34 home runs.

Shota Imanaga to accept Cubs' qualifying offer in surprising move

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 18

Mets, Tigers, Giants interested in two-time All-Star reliever

The Mets have expressed interest in signing reliever Devin Williams, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The Tigers and Giants are also interested, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

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Devin Williams News / CBSSports.com / November 18

Why reliever Devin Williams remains a highly coveted free agent despite his down 2025 season with the Yankees

Williams had a career-worst season in the Bronx but his track record means teams aren't being scared off

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Could Devin Williams go from Yankees to Mets to team up with Edwin Diaz?

The New York Mets will likely make significant changes to their roster this offseason and could potentially add an impactful bullpen arm. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Mets are interested in signing closer Devin Williams, who spent last season with the crosstown New York Yankees.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 18

Last-Minute Predictions for Yankees' 40-Man Roster Deadline

The New York Yankees are expected to make roster moves ahead of the 40-man roster deadline (as is everyone in the MLB) in order to protect some of their top prospects from the Rule 5 Draft.

MLB News / Viral Sports News / November 18

Yankees Linked to Surprising Big-Time Trade With Braves

The New York Yankees spent much of 2025 wrestling with an inconsistent infield, and general manager Brian Cashman appears ready to address it aggressively this winter.

Cody Bellinger News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18

Cody Bellinger reunion with Dodgers could be in play if he leaves Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers have won two straight World Series titles, and they may look to reunite with an impactful slugger this winter. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the Dodgers could attempt to sign outfielder Cody Bellinger if the 30-year-old does not return to the New York Yankees.

Paul Goldschmidt News / Just Baseball / November 18

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Paul Goldschmidt

The Yankees decided to take a one-year flyer on then 14-year vet Paul Goldschmidt last season, and you can say it turned out pretty well for them. Early on in the year, he was serving as the primary first baseman for the team, before ceding the main side of the platoon to their first baseman of the future, Ben Rice.

Aaron Judge News / Athlon Sports / November 18

Yankees Respond to Aaron Judge's Message After Failed World Series Mission

It has been a while since the New York Yankees last won a World Series. The Bronx Bombers' search for their first MLB title since 2009 continues after the Toronto Blue Jays showed Aaron Judge and company the door in the 2025 American League Division Series.

Cody Bellinger News / Yardbarker / November 18

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Ryan Yarbrough News / Total Apex Sports / November 17

New York Yankees Re-Sign Ryan Yarbrough To 1 Year Deal

The New York Yankees have re-signed RP/SP Ryan Yarbrough to a one-year deal. New York brought the lefty in before the start of the 2025 season as depth in the bullpen, and had the ability to pitch a ton of innings as a spot starter.

New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Yankees’ Latest Move Could Reshape Their Pitching Plans

When recapping the end to the 2025 season for the Yankees, general manager Brian Cashman made sure to point out that the bullpen would be an area in need of fixing this winter.

New York Yankees News / Viral Sports News / November 17

New York Yankees Get Bad Update Regarding Top Free Agency Target

As the MLB free agency period heats up, the New York Yankees remain perennial players in the market, poised to make waves once more. With Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham emerging as prime candidates for re-signing, the club faces pressing gaps in its bullpen and rotation that demand attention.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Three Free Agent Closers the Yankees Could Pursue this Offseason

The New York Yankees have work to do this offseason. There are areas of interest to address, and one of those is the closer role. After years of struggle in the vulnerable innings, the club needs to consider its next purchase. Some may say that the Yankees have found their closer.

Devin Williams News / Last Word On Sports / November 16

Star Closer Hits Free Agent Market After a Rocky 2025

Closer Devin Williams has hit the free agent market after a turbulent season with the New York Yankees. He was one of the most reliable relievers in baseball prior to 2025, and though the surface numbers look bad, the numbers under the surface proved Williams was much better than what met the eye this season.

New York Yankees News / New Baseball Media / November 17

2025 MLB Season Recap: New York Yankees

The 2025 New York Yankees weren’t able to repeat as American League champions. After a strong, yet interesting regular season, the Yankees were ousted by the Blue Jays in the 2025 ALDS, thanks to impressive pitching and a lot of strikeouts.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / November 16

Marcus Stroman could be a free-agent bargain

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