Following the conclusion of the World Series, the New York Yankees haven’t wasted any time in getting deals done and declining several player options.
The first news to break was that the Yankees would be retaining relief pitcher Zack Britton, who has had two consecutive fantastic seasons for the Yankees since he signed a three-year, $39 million deal back in 2019.
Britton had a player option for the 2021 season, but that was erased by a club option for the Yankees in 2022. With the Bombers picking up that option, they will owe him $14 million next season and have control of him for two more years.