For as pessimistic some Yankees fans want to be after the disappointing 2025 season, there is simply no telling what New York will do to improve the roster for 2026. Conflicting rumors are afoot, and the action at the Winter Meetings hasn't even started yet. Truth be told, while the Yankees could very much limit spending, they aren't the Pirates. Let's relax for a moment.
That said, it's still important to keep some potentially concerning developments in the back of your mind as to not be blindsided if the worst-case scenario unfolds. We know what that is, of course.