Yankees Prospect Could Face Trade With Free Agent Splash

Who will be the odd man out next season in the New York Yankees outfield?

Certainly not Aaron Judge, who just won his third American League MVP Award in four years.

And certainly not Trent Grisham, who accepted the Yankees' one-year qualifying offer.

That leaves Jasson Dominguez and top outfield prospect Spencer Jones in the mix. Unless general manager Brian Cashman spends big in free agency.

Free-Agent Frenzy

The Yankees want to re-sign Cody Bellinger and have kicked the tires on Chicago Cubs outfielder Kyle Tucker. Both players will require a massive, nine-figure contract.

"The market for the best free agent in the class could stretch into the new year potentially," ESPN's Jeff Passan reported on Threads. "At the end of the day, nobody can make a team better like Tucker, and whether it’s Toronto, Philadelphia, either New York team or perhaps one that misses out on the rest of the top players in the class, Tucker’s price will be met, and he’ll get a 10-year-plus deal for more than $300 million — with an even higher ceiling possible.

"While the Yankees still want Bellinger, Trent Grisham accepting the qualifying offer would make his potential return a multipart move, because they’re unlikely to go into the season with Grisham, Bellinger, Aaron Judge, Jasson Dominguez and Spencer Jones," Passan continued. "It opens the door for the Dodgers, Phillies, Mets and others to pursue the versatile Bellinger, who could be among the earliest big names to sign."