Bryan Hoch of MLB.com lists Ryan Jeffers and Tyler Stephenson as potential catching upgrades for the Yankees. I’d rather pay for someone who can compete for starts than fill the backup spot just to give the starter a day off. Make them earn the playing time; we shouldn’t be handing anyone a job.
MLB.com reports that Cody Bellinger won the 2026 Fielding Bible Award in left field after finishing with 21 Defensive Runs Saved. His bat gets more attention, but that kind of defense is real value and gives the Yankees one less position to worry about.
The Yankees are expected to make David Bednar a qualifying offer but are unlikely to do the same for Jazz Chisholm Jr., according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post (paid subscription). I want Bednar back, but $23.15 million for one year is a lot to commit to a closer. If they let Jazz…
Chris Kirschner at The Athletic (paid subscription required) predicts Trent Grisham won’t return and argues the Yankees should move on after his struggles at the plate and in the field. He also questions whether Spencer Jones is ready to take over center field every day. I’m fine moving on from Grisham, but I don’t want…
Anthony Volpe may have played his way back into the Yankees’ plans, with second base a possible home next season, writes Greg Joyce of the New York Post. I’m pulling for him, but a strong finish has to turn into something we can count on over a full season.
Greg Joyce of the New York Post, via Yahoo Sports, sees second base as a possible way for Volpe to stick with the Yankees next year after losing the shortstop job. I’m glad he fought his way back, but a good finish shouldn’t hand him a starting spot. Let him compete for it, because we…
Roster possibility Boone left the door open to Luis García Jr. returning to the middle infield, and Brendan Kuty of The Athletic wondered whether that could mean second base next year. I like the idea of getting his bat in there without tying up first base and DH, but he has to be able to…
