Here’s the latest Yankees free agency and trade buzz during the 2024-25 MLB offseason…
Nov. 14, 8:26 p.m.
While the Yankees try and re-sign Juan Soto, the team is also looking at other ways to improve this offseason, including potentially adding a top starter to the mix.
According to The Post’s Jon Heyman, the Yankees are “in on everyone” including Blake Snell, Corbin Burnes and Max Fried, along with the top free-agent relievers.
How seriously the Yankees will pursue the likes of Snell and Burnes will depend on whether they get back Soto. If Soto goes elsewhere, the Yankees will have more money to spend on other pieces and will likely push for these top-flight arms more.
The Yankees were tied to Snell last offseason but could not agree on a contract. New York pivoted to Marcus Stroman and Snell eventually signed with the San Francisco Giants in mid-March.
The report also states that the Yankees like Alex Bregman and Willy Adames at third, but are not opposed to bringing back Gleyber Torres for second base. They are letting the infielder “look around” but could consider him later depending on what Torres finds in free agency.
Nov. 8, 1:10 p.m.
The Yankees are showing interest in right-hander Carlos Estevez, according to MLB Networks Jon Morosi.
Morosi noted earlier this week that New York had been one of the more aggressive teams talking with the reps for numerous free agent relievers during the GM Meetings — and now Estevez is the first name to be revealed.
It certainly doesnt comes as a surprise that the defending American League champs are looking into bullpen additions early on as they could lose Clay Holmes, Tommy Kahnle, and Tim Hill to free agency this offseason.
Estevez is one of the top arms available and he certainly would be a nice addition coming off another strong season in which he pitched to a 2.45 ERA and 0.90 WHIP while closing out 26 games with the Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies.