Here’s the latest yankees Free agency and trade rumors during the 2024-25 MLB offseason…
December 7, 11:25 p.m.
While the biggest fish on the free agent market in juan soto is still swimmingthe other bigger fish in the outfield group will likely remain unsigned. But as the superstar slugger appears closer to making his decision, the competition for a consolation prize will begin to heat up.
and gardener Teoscar Hernandez would seem to benefit from that competition. The Boston Red Sox are still “in” the World Series winner, but face “tough competition” from the Dodgers and Los Angeles Yankees. according to Chris Cotillo of Mass Live.
Hernandez, 32, hit 33 home runs and 32 doubles with a .272/.339/.501 line for an .840 OPS (137 OPS+) last season for the Dodgers. He had three home runs among 15 hits in 16 postseason games with a .769 OPS en route to winning a ring.
The outfield market narrowed earlier Saturday night when the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a three-year, $49.5 million contract pending a physical with the former Red Sox left fielder. Tyler O’Neill.
December 7, 5:40 p.m.
The Yankees have holes in their infield and Willy Adames He was a potential third base candidate, but that ship sailed when the infielder signed a massive deal with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday, according to multiple reports.
Adames, 29, signed a contract worth $182 million over seven years.
While the Yankees stay juan sotothe decisionAdames was a potential candidate for them if the slugging outfielder signed elsewhere. With Adames off the board, the Yankees’ Plan B will have to look very different.
December 7, 10:00 am
As the Yankees work to improve their infield defense this offseason, it appears they are seeing a familiar face.
New York is among the teams showing interest in the INF free agent Thairo Estradaaccording MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
Estrada began his professional career in the Bronx, but was traded to the Giants after being designated for assignment following the addition of Harsh odor during the 2021 campaign, and ended up spending four seasons there.
The 28-year-old is coming off a bit of a down year at the plate, but he enjoyed a lot of success before that, hitting .266 with 35 home runs and 45 stolen bases during his first three seasons in San Francisco.
With the Yankees probably moving on from second base Gleyber Torres This offseason, perhaps the speedy and versatile Estrada could make sense as a cheap depth option.
December 5, 2:29 p.m.
In addition to the Yankees, the free agent right Corbin Burnes is drawing interest from the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles and Giants, reports Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
He Mike Puma from the post reported Wednesday that New York spoke with Burnes late last month.
Burnes is coming off a stellar season with the Baltimore Orioles, pitching to a 2.92 ERA and 3.55 FIP in 191.1 innings with 181 strikeouts and a 1.096 WHIP.
The 30-year-old came to the American League East in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he won the 2021 National League Cy Young Award pitching with a 2.43 ERA (1.63 FIP).
Burnes is expected to get a deal worth approximately $35 million annually, potentially for seven years.
December 4, 5:23 p.m.
Yankees still like their chances of retaining juan sotobut if that doesn’t happen, it appears the club has already begun discussing other ways to improve its offense.
According to a report by MLB.com’s Mark Feinsandsigning shortstop Willy Adames He is an option for the Yankees in case they lose Soto.
If the Yankees were to sign Adames, they would have a couple different options in terms of reconfiguring their infield. Adames prefers to play shortstop, sources tell Feinsand, which means Antonio Volpe could be moved to second base. The Yankees could also decide to have Adames play third and keep Volpe at short, which would give Jazz Chisholm Jr. a permanent spot at second base.
December 4, 4:15 p.m.
The Yankees are looking to bolster their starting rotation this offseason. after getting lost Blake SnellThe Yankees have met with the left-handed free agent. max fried, according to Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay.
“The Yankees had a 90-minute Zoom call with Max Fried yesterday and it reportedly went very well,” Kay he said on his radio show Wednesday. “Someone on Fried’s side said that Max really liked them and that apparently they’re going to have another meeting too.”
Fried, who is entering his age-31 season, had a 3.25 ERA with the Braves in 2024. He had two complete games (shoutout) and pitched to a 1.16 WHIP en route to his second career appearance in the Game of Stars.
December 2, 7:30 p.m.
The Yankees may be looking to bring back one of their free agent bullpen arms.
New York and right-handed Tommy Kahnle They are said to be interested in a possible meeting, according to Dan Martin of the New York Post.
Kahnle was originally selected by the organization in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB Draft. The Yankees signed him after spending the first two seasons of his career pitching for the Rockies and White Sox, and he later re-signed with the club. after the 2022 season after one season with the Dodgers.
Kahnle missed time with shoulder injuries in each of the last two seasons, but was productive while healthy, pitching to a 2.38 ERA and 1.12 WHIP while striking out 94 batters in 92 appearances.
The Yankees will certainly look to add numerous relievers this offseason with just Luke Weaver, Ian Hamiltonand cousins jake remaining from their bullpen last season.
November 26, 11:25 p.m.
Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports.
The agreement is for five years for $182 million, pending a physical examination. There are reports that there is some money deferred in the deal and no opt-out options are included.
Snell opted out of his two-year, $62 million contract with the San Francisco Giants after an uneven first season in the Bay Area. After pitching to a 6.31 ERA in his first eight starts, and following a stint on the disabled list, Snell rebounded to be more on par with his 2023 Cy Young self. He had a 1.45 ERA, including pitching. of a no-hitter.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported that the Yankees, Red Sox and Orioles knew of Snell before he signed with the Dodgers.
November 22, 7:23 pm
The Yankees and the right-handed pitcher Walker Buhler they have “at least some mutual interest,” according to a report from MLB Network’s Jon Morosi.
“I’m told there is at least some mutual interest between Walker Buehler and the New York Yankees,” Morosi. saying on the MLB Network. “And while that would be an amazing story, it’s certainly not unprecedented to see someone join the team they beat in the World Series the year before… The New York Yankees, with some comings and goings in their rotation, “They are looking for help for the rotation.”
Buehler, 30, pitched in Games 3 and 5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ victory over the Yankees in late October in the World Series.
After allowing two hits, striking out five and walking two in five scoreless innings of an eventual 4-2 victory in Game 3 that put the Dodgers up 3-0 for the series, the perfect ninth inning of Game 5 of Buehler, two days later, earned him the save and sealed the series.
Buehler, a two-time All-Star, went 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA in 16 regular-season starts last season. In the postseason, his first playoffs since 2021, he went 3-1 with a 3.60 ERA in four games (three starts).
Buehler underwent Tommy John surgery in August 2022 and missed the 2023 season before avoiding arbitration for 2024 with the Dodgers on a one-year deal reportedly worth $8 million.
November 14, 8:26 pm
As the Yankees attempt to re-sign Juan Soto, the team is also looking for other ways to improve this offseason, including possibly adding a top-tier starter to the mix.
According The Post’s Jon HeymanThe Yankees are “all over the world,” including Blake Snell and Corbin Burnes and max friedalong with the best free agent relievers.
How seriously the Yankees will pursue players like Snell and Burnes will depend on whether they get Soto back. If Soto goes elsewhere, the Yankees will have more money to spend on other pieces and will likely push harder to land these top-tier arms.
The Yankees were linked to Snell last offseason, but were unable to come to terms on a contract. New York turned to Marcus Stroman and Snell eventually signed with the San Francisco Giants in mid-March.
The report also claims that the Yankees like Alex Bregman and Willy Adames Thirdly, but do not object to bringing back Gleyber Torres for second base. They’re letting the infielder “look around,” but could consider him later depending on what Torres finds in free agency.
November 8, 1:10 p.m.
The Yankees show interest in the right-hander Carlos Estevezaccording to Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Morosi noted earlier this week that New York had been one of the most aggressive teams in speaking to representatives of numerous free agent relievers during the General Managers’ Meetings, and now Estevez is the first name to be revealed.
It’s certainly no surprise that the defending American League champions are considering adding to the bullpen from the start since they could lose. Holmes Clay, Tommy Kahnleand Tim Hill to free agency this offseason.
Estevez is one of the best arms available and would certainly be a nice addition after another solid season in which he pitched to a 2.45 ERA and 0.90 WHIP while appearing in 26 games with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies.