{"id":108897,"date":"2025-10-27T18:42:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T22:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=108897"},"modified":"2025-10-27T18:42:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T22:42:53","slug":"whats-next-for-the-yankees-this-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/10\/27\/whats-next-for-the-yankees-this-offseason\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Next for the Yankees This Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"

By the end of this week, the 2025 MLB season will be completed. No matter which champion is crowned, it will mark the 16th season of an early exit for the New York Yankees. In the midst of Aaron Judge<\/a>\u2019s prime, the Yankees should be pedal to the medal this offseason to bring in the best talent and bring a ring back to New York.<\/span><\/p>\n

Offseason Objectives for the Yankees<\/h2>\n

Sort Out the Outfield\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Yankees could be losing two outfielders to free agency this offseason \u2013 Cody Bellinger<\/a> and Trent Grisham<\/a>. Bellinger is the most likely of the two for the Yankees to bring back for 2026. He had solid numbers in 2025, and his defensive versatility is something the Yankees like to have. Grisham should seek a starting job for next season, since he is projected to receive a 2 year, $30 million contract.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Oct 5, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game two of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Yankees also need to find a spot for both Jasson Dom\u00ednguez<\/a> and Spencer Jones<\/a>, or find a trade partner for one of them. Dom\u00ednguez has a higher ceiling given his high contact rate, but his defense and hitting from the right side have not been great so far. The Yankees are hoping that Dom\u00ednguez will play winter ball in the Dominican Republic this offseason. If he does, the hope is that extra reps help his development. As for Jones, his high power numbers are appealing, but the 34% strikeout rate in the minors is very alarming. Of the two, Jones would probably be the one to be moved this offseason if the team goes that route.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Yankees need to be aggressive and add a big bat. While Bellinger was great in 2025, the team needs to aim even higher this offseason. The Yankees need to look at, and hopefully sign, Kyle Tucker<\/a>. Tucker had a down season by his standards, exacerbated by the unfriendliness of Wrigley Field to lefties. In 16 games played at Yankee Stadium, he has four home runs, so his power should play in the Bronx. Tucker<\/a> would also fit the outfield need for the Yankees, as an average to above-average defender in his career. Tucker is the more elite hitter, and the Yankees should go all out to get him.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Athletic listed the Yankees as the best fit for Kyle Tucker:<\/p>\n

\u201cTucker\u2019s left-handed swing would play great at Yankee Stadium and his speed would be an important added element to the Yankees lineup.\u201d<\/p>\n

Contract prediction: 10 years, $427 million. pic.twitter.com\/NzFcHBfQlY<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 tyo (@theyanksonly) October 27, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n