The Yankees’ depth played a big part in their 2019 season, but they only tapped into the surface of their player base. The farm system, while not as vaunted as it was at its peak during the 2016 reboot season, still houses a good deal of talent and potential at the levels below. There isn’t room for most of them to make the major-league roster, however, and some may need to find a new home via trade in order to have a chance to flourish at the highest level.
Some players have made leaps that could draw the attention of other clubs, while others have potentially reached their peak value and would better serve the club’s overall future in the form of a trade chip for some immediate impact talent.