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Yankees add right-handed depth with Grichuk on minor-league deal
mlb4 hours ago

Yankees add right-handed depth with Grichuk on minor-league deal

The New York Yankees signed veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor-league deal with a non-roster invitation to Spring Training, aiming to add a right-handed platoon bat off the bench. Grichuk, 34, slumped to .228/.273/.401 in 293 plate appearances with Kansas City after a Diamondbacks trade, but he has a strong left-handed track record from 2022–24 (.317/.367/.573 with 25 HR in under 500 PAs), making him a potential late-inning option. If he makes the roster, he’d provide depth behind star hitters; Jasson Domínguez is expected to start in Triple-A, and Grichuk would face opt-out dates if he doesn’t break camp. Opening Day decisions could hinge on his Spring Training progress.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bench#mlb#platoon
Yankees Re-Up Paul Goldschmidt on Short-Term Deal for Lefty-Heavy Platoon
sports18 days ago

Yankees Re-Up Paul Goldschmidt on Short-Term Deal for Lefty-Heavy Platoon

Yankees re-signed Paul Goldschmidt on a one-year, $4 million contract (incentives up to $6 million) to bolster a lefty-heavy platoon at first base. Goldschmidt posted a 169 wRC+ vs lefties in 2025 but just 74 vs righties, and at 38 remains a leadership presence whose return locks in bench pieces like Amed Rosario and J.C. Escarra; Ben Rice’s role could shrink, and the final roster spot may come down to Jasson Domínguez vs. Oswaldo Cabrera.

via The New York Times|
#bench#mlb#paul-goldschmidt
Yankees weigh right-handed outfield addition to balance lefty-heavy lineup
sports19 days ago

Yankees weigh right-handed outfield addition to balance lefty-heavy lineup

The Yankees, after re-signing Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, are weighing options to add a right-handed-hitting outfielder, exploring free-agent and trade targets such as Randal Grichuk, Austin Slater, and Austin Hays, with Jasson Domínguez as a potential fourth outfielder and Spencer Jones waiting for a major-league opportunity; no move is imminent as they assess how best to handle left-handed pitching.

via The New York Times|
#free-agency#outfield#right-handed
Yankees Eye Right-Handed Outfielder as Spring Training Looms
sports19 days ago

Yankees Eye Right-Handed Outfielder as Spring Training Looms

The Yankees, after re-signing Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham, remain in the market for a right-handed hitting outfielder to balance the lineup, with options dwindling as spring training approaches; Slater is off the board, Grichuk’s left-handed splits declined in 2025, and internal candidates like Jasson Dominguez face added pressure while Miguel Andujar left for the Padres, leaving Cashman with a roster not far from the one that fell to the Blue Jays in the 2025 ALDS.

via Sports Illustrated|
#baseball#cody-bellinger#outfielder
Goldschmidt in Yankees Mix, but Luxury-Tax Hurdles Loom
sports27 days ago

Goldschmidt in Yankees Mix, but Luxury-Tax Hurdles Loom

Paul Goldschmidt remains a potential Yankees target and would likely contribute in a reduced role, but the team’s luxury-tax status requires payroll maneuvering. With questions about Jasson Domínguez’s right-handed bat, Goldschmidt’s strong defense at first base could help, and New York is also weighing right-handed outfield options like Austin Slater and Randal Grichuk.

via nypost.com|
#dominguez#goldschmidt#luxury-tax
Yankees lock in Bellinger on a lucrative multi-year pact
sports1 month ago

Yankees lock in Bellinger on a lucrative multi-year pact

The New York Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus, a full no-trade clause, no deferred money, and opt-outs after the second and third seasons. The 30-year-old had a standout 2025 season (.272/.334/.480, 29 HR, 98 RBI, 13 SB in 152 games) with strong defensive metrics, enabling the Yankees to envision a powerful 2026 lineup alongside Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. After leading MLB in runs in the regular season, New York was eliminated by the Blue Jays in the ALDS in 2025.

via theScore.com|
#cody-bellinger#defense-metrics#five-year-contract
Bellinger Back in Bronx on Record-Setting 5-Year Deal
mlb1 month ago

Bellinger Back in Bronx on Record-Setting 5-Year Deal

The New York Yankees re-signed Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5 million contract with a $20 million signing bonus, full no-trade protection, and opt-outs after the second and third seasons. The deal pays $32.5 million in each of the first two years, has no deferrals, and opt-outs could be pushed a year if the 2027 season is wiped out by a lockout. The Yankees currently have a 40-man vacancy as they finalize terms, and the signing ends a lengthy negotiation that kept a key bat in New York after a productive previous season.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#cody-bellinger#five-year-contract#mlb
Yankees Add Seth Brown on Minor League Deal for Spring Training Depth
sports1 month ago

Yankees Add Seth Brown on Minor League Deal for Spring Training Depth

The New York Yankees signed Seth Brown to a minor-league contract, giving the 33-year-old first baseman/outfielder a shot at spring training and depth roles. Brown had solid power during his Oakland years (notably 2021–22) but struggled in recent seasons, posting a poor big-league line last year despite strong minor-league numbers. With a crowded lineup (Rice, Domínguez, Judge, Stanton, and potential Bellinger) Brown’s path to the majors is not guaranteed, but the deal provides organizational depth and a chance for a call-up if needed.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#baseball#minor-league-deal#seth-brown
Blue Jays Seize Opening for Cody Bellinger as Yankees Hold Back
sports1 month ago

Blue Jays Seize Opening for Cody Bellinger as Yankees Hold Back

The New York Yankees are reportedly not entering a bidding war for Cody Bellinger, giving the Toronto Blue Jays a clear path to pursue the star outfielder. Bellinger’s strong 2025 season (around .272 with 29 HR, 98 RBIs) makes him an attractive target, and Toronto could leverage a longer-term deal—potentially seven years—to outpace the Yankees’ five-year proposal. With rivals like Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette moving elsewhere, the Blue Jays appear poised to capitalize on the reduced competition and land a premium bat.

via Sports Illustrated|
#blue-jays#cody-bellinger#kyle-tucker