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Trent Grisham's return to the New York Yankees was a surprise. 2025 was thought to be his swan song in the Bronx and that he would be headed elsewhere, most likely garnering a multi-year deal in free agency.

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Did the Yankees Just Botch Their Offseason with the Trent Grisham Deal?

Well, the first major domino of the Yankees’ offseason has fallen, and it landed with all the grace of a lead balloon. Trent Grisham, fresh off a career year that still saw him bat a less-than-inspiring .235, has decided to accept the one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer from the New York Yankees.

Anthony Volpe News / Athlon Sports / November 20

Yankees Add Former Third-Round Pick After Anthony Volpe Surgery

The New York Yankees have found some additional infield depth following shortstop Anthony Volpe’s shoulder surgery, signing former Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves infielder Jonathan Ornelas to a minor-league contract on Wednesday.

New York Yankees News / Pinstripe Alley / November 20

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Munetaka Murakami

Last week, I wrote about an NPB star that the Yankees should make great effort to sign, right-hander Tatsuya Imai, and now I have to delve into a guy I think they’d rather stay away from.

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Cody Bellinger News / Total Apex Sports / November 20

The New York Yankees Are ‘The Clear Favorites’ To Land Cody Bellinger

After Trent Grisham accepted his $22 million qualifying offer yesterday, the Yankees’ offseason just became much more complicated than expected. With payroll sitting around $285 million, Hal Steinbrenner is going to have to spend well over $300 million if he wants to add any more significant talent to the roster in the upcoming season.

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 20

Yankees Remain Favorites for Former Pitcher

The New York Yankees are trying to bolster an injured rotation this offseason, one that promises to be among the best in the league when everyone is healthy again (or so they hope).

Jonathan Ornelas News / New York Yankees on SI / November 20

Yankees Sign 25-Year-Old Rangers Infielder

The New York Yankees have made an early move to bring in some organizational infield depth. According to MLB.com's transaction log, the Yankees have signed Jonathan Ornelas to a minor league contract after he elected free agency a little over two weeks ago on November 6.

Spencer Jones News / Pinstripe Alley / November 20

Yankees news: Spencer Jones working out in the Bronx

MLB.com | Bryan Hoch: Spencer Jones, who was added to the Yankees’ 40-man roster Tuesday, has been working out at Yankee Stadium this offseason, per Brian Cashman.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

The Yankees Have a Jasson Domínguez Problem

With Trent Grisham returning to the New York Yankees after accepting his qualifying offer, New York’s outfield is suddenly much more crowded. This is bad news for Jasson Domínguez, the team’s former number one prospect, who started out as the starting left fielder last season, only to ride the bench for most of the second half.

Cody Bellinger News / Larry Brown Sports / November 20

Report: 'Clear favorite' emerges to sign Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger is preparing to test free agency, but a favorite has reportedly already emerged to sign him.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 19

Yankees Could Get Bargain With Japanese Free Agent

The New York Yankees are making pitching a priority this offseason, and are in the mix to pick up recently-posted right-handed starter Tatsuya Imai. The Athletic's Eno Sarris recently named Imai among the best bargains in free agency, given his talent, potential and estimated contract.

New York Yankees News / Last Word On Sports / November 19

The Yankees Need to Enhance Their First Base Situation

The New York Yankees now have a need to shop for a primary first baseman. The free agent market for first basemen consists of a few options that could drastically improve the club’s lineup. Brian Cashman and his staff made an interesting acquisition last off-season.

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New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / November 19

Will the Yankees have to pick between two big free agent targets?

Cody Bellinger and Tatsuya Imai are two of the players I’ve heard the most smoke about in regards to the Yankees‘ offseason thinking. It’s easy to see why they’d want Bellinger back, a left-handed hitting outfielder who can play an excellent left field with good offensive production.

Trent Grisham News / New York Yankees on SI / November 19

Trent Grisham Staying is Positive for Yankees

Trent Grisham's acceptance of the qualifying offer from the New York Yankees was stunning. It felt like it was written in the stars – and in this case, the stars are Jon Heyman – that he would decline it and potentially move on.

Tim Hill News / Pinstripe Alley / November 19

Yankees 2025 Roster Report Cards: Tim Hill

After one of the biggest turnarounds among relievers in 2024, finding success with the Yankees in the second half of that campaign, Tim Hill signed a one-year contract to come back to the Bronx, with a team option for 2026.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 19

Yankees Emerge as Clear Favorite to Re-Sign Star Outfielder

The New York Yankees have at least two key outfield pieces secured for 2026, as Trent Grisham accepted his $22 million qualifying offer and Aaron Judge is still Aaron Judge.

MLB News / Pinstripe Alley / November 19

Yankees Potential Free Agent Target: Edwin Díaz

The Yankees and the Mets, while crosstown rivals, have seen their fair share of players go from one organization to the other over the years. After Juan Soto joined the Mets last offseason in the latest example (for an incredible sum of money), they failed to make the postseason.

Kyle Tucker News / New York Yankees on SI / November 19

Yankees Competition for Kyle Tucker Growing Rapidly

Despite outfielder Trent Grisham accepting the one-year qualifying offer, expect New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman to stay the course in free agency.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / November 19

Yankees to Target Newly-Posted Japanese Starter

Tatsuya Imai, a right-handed starting pitcher from Japan, is entering the MLB's posting system and will be an available free agent through January 2. The New York Yankees are among the favorites to land him, given their offseason priorities.

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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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.

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 / Yardbarker / November 16

Marcus Stroman could be a free-agent bargain

Stroman is unlikely to cost much on a one-year deal and may even be available on a minor league contract, where he would have to prove himself in spring training.

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